No, The Tryptophan In Turkey Won’t Make You Sleepy

DANIEL VICTOR, NY Times: Science
Wed, 11/25/2015 - 2:12pm

A common myth suggests that the tryptophan in turkey will make you drowsy, but that’s not why you might be ready for bed after Thanksgiving dinner.

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