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Thanksgiving feasters take heart. Contrary to popular belief, turkey's tryptophan dose doesn't cause drowsiness. In fact, the substance could possibly aid in the treatment of depression and multiple sclerosis.
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But the amount of serotonin produced from the tryptophan consumed in an average three to four ounce serving of turkey would not be large enough to cause a significant increase in sleepiness.
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He affirmed that the amino acid L-tryptophan found in turkey skin is a natural sedative. But, the good doctor points out that this probably isn't the cause of post-turkey sleepiness:
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Turkey does in fact contain Tryptophan, apparently sealing it's fate as the cause of our after Thanksgiving dinner snoozes. ... Busting this myth is surprisingly easy - by comparing Turkey with other meats, and indeed other foods in terms of the levels of this key amino-acid. In the Turkeys defense comes the fact that...
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Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy? Learn why sleepiness is common after Thanksgiving dinner and how the amino acid tryptophan works. ... Turkey does have the makings of a natural sedative in it, an amino acid called tryptophan. Tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning that the body can't manufacture...
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March 28, 2001 (Washington) -- Government regulators on Wednesday issued a warning to healthcare professionals regarding the use of the popular prescription heartburn drug Pepcid in patients with moderate kidney problems. ... Turkey-Frying Safety...
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It is normally found in turkey meat, and many people believe it to be the cause of a sleepiness common after a Thanksgiving feast. ... Meals heavy in carbs such as simple sugars and simple starches will indeed cause an insulin effect and trigger sleepiness a short while later. So eat a balanced meal, more fresh or...
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Tryptophan can cause drowsiness, but it works best on an empty stomach… and the Thanksgiving tummy is anything but. Eaten alone, the tryptophan in turkey can cause sleepiness, but the chemical doesn't fare well when it shares stomach space with amino acids from other foods.
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