2021年11月25日 · There’s the turkey/drowsiness myth: Eating lots of juicy turkey meat supposedly makes people feel tired because it contains an amino acid called tryptophan. This …

2023年11月23日 · Tryptophan can be obtained from plant or animal sources and is widely used in alternative medicine to help treat insomnia, anxiety, depression, and even PMS. Besides, this …

2020年12月2日 · First things first: Yes, turkey does contain tryptophan, which does promote good sleep and a good mood, according to research published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral …

2024年11月22日 · The legend of tryptophan in turkey having the power to make people sleepy has become almost as famous as the bird's white and dark meat. But does Thanksgiving …

2024年11月25日 · While turkey contains tryptophan, which is a precursor to melatonin, the amount found in turkey isn’t likely to make you drowsy. Rather, the more likely culprit for your …

2007年11月21日 · Turkey allegedly causes drowsiness because it is packed with a nutrient called tryptophan. Tryptophan is one of 20 naturally occurring amino acids—the building blocks of …

2015年11月24日 · According to Mady Hornig, associate professor of epidemiology, a big meal taxes digestion, making us sleepy, especially after a glass or two of wine. Yet there is a kernel …

Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps create a chemical called serotonin in your brain, which is important for good sleep. But here's the thing: turkey doesn't have more tryptophan than other …

2015年11月25日 · Tryptophan is an amino acid that is a precursor for the brain chemical serotonin, which is associated with healthy sleep. But there is no more tryptophan in turkey …

2022年11月23日 · It's almost Thanksgiving. True or false that tryptophan in turkey makes you tired. Learn more in a Mayo Clinic Minute.