Nov 27, 2015

Stop blaming the turkey, you're just tired because you ate too much


It’s time we stop scapegoating the turkey


That holiday centerpiece is not making you fall into a tryptophan-induced coma


Enjoy your #tryptophan naps today!


— Bites N Sites (@Bitesnsites) November 26, 2015


It’s time to face facts: This is a myth.



Tryptophan, which is found in turkey, is an essential amino acid that helps produce the brain chemical serotonin. Serotonin is associated with relaxation and is also used to make melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Thus, tryptophan is associated with feeling sleepy


Since turkey is the most infamous carrier of tryptophan, it must be the only food that contains it, right? …


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Stop blaming the turkey, you're just tired because you ate too much

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