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Home - OMRF News - Archives for tryptophan

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Mythbusters: Turkey doesn’t really make you sleepy

November 19, 2018

Most of us blame our drowsiness on the delicious turkey at the center of the holiday smorgasbord. But is there any truth to this poultry’s nap-inducing reputation?

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There’s more to Thanksgiving drowsiness than turkey

November 22, 2013

Carbs, not tryptophan, are to blame for many post-meal naps.

Filed Under: Featured News, News Tagged With: carbohydrates, chicken, drowsy, mashed potatoes, melatonin, naps, sleepy, steve prescott, stuffing, Thanksgiving, tryptophan, tuna, turkey

Carbs, not turkey, are behind Thanksgiving sleepiness

November 19, 2012

Overloading on breads leads to melatonin production and sleep.

Filed Under: Featured News, News Tagged With: carbohydrates, carbs, drowsy, fiber, melatonin, naps, Prescott, protein, sleepy, Thanksgiving, tryptophan, turkey

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