“It’s the tryptophan in the turkey.” Ah, yes, the infamous tryptophan—Thanksgiving’s scapegoat. Never mind that it’s found in chicken and cheese and hasn’t ruined a backyard barbecue ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Dr. Daniel Barone: So the myth is that turkey has a lot of a chemical known as tryptophan, which is actually the precursor to melatonin. So people think ...

Studies show that when people eat foods rich in fibre, tryptophan and unsaturated fats, they sleep better at night and have ...

Foods rich in tryptophan may boost the production of serotonin in the brain. These foods include eggs, some cheeses, and turkey. Serotonin is a natural neurotransmitter (brain messenger ...

Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey that many blame for making them sleepy on Thanksgiving, can actually be found in a variety of plant and animal proteins and whole grains. It’s not a ...