4 ms·Bananas contain L-tryptophan. Your body converts L-tryptophan to melatonin (+ serotonin and vitamin B6).by jsmit 8y agoBananas contain L-tryptophan. Your body converts L-tryptophan to melatonin (+ serotonin and vitamin B6).Relys 8y agoIsn't that the same stuff that's in Turkey and 5-HTP?jsmit 8y agoL-tryptophan can be found in many types of food such as meat, nuts and eggs. The body converts it to 5-HTP, which in turn converts to serotonin (in the brain).