Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy?
Turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid that in high doses causes drowiness. Although this is true, in actuality, turkey contains less tryptophan than chicken! It's just a myth that turkey itself makes you sleepy. On Thanksgiving and other family holidays where people eat alot. The combination of stress, excitement, and large amounts of heavy foods is what really makes you tired. You would have to eat several turkeys by yourself to have the tryptophan make you sleepy. Thank you for asking!
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Turkey does contain L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid with a documented sleep inducing effect. ChaCha on!
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Turkey contains Tryptophan which helps the body produce Serotonin, a chemical that has a calming affect on the brain. ChaCha on!
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