If Thanksgiving turkey makes you sleepy, it might be the tryptophan in turkey, or maybe not.
If you feel like you need to take a nap after eating a Thanksgiving meal, it might not just be the turkey that's to blame.Cat Lafuente is an editor who lives in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Previously, Cat worked as a book editor for a reference publisher, after she obtained her master's degree in religion from the University of South Florida.
"We all have highly unique microbiomes and biochemical profiles—especially when it comes to neurotransmitters and hormones—which influence how we digest and utilize the nutrients in food, as well as how they make us feel," said Dr. Naidoo. "Knowing this, it is likely that some of us may be more or less sensitive to the sedative effects of tryptophan."
In a nutshell, it's entirely possible that deli turkey is the culprit. "Tryptophan is an amino acid found in turkey, so it will similarly be found in turkey products like deli meat to some degree," explained Dr. Naidoo.Turkey is probably the first food that comes to mind when talking about tryptophan. But according to MedlinePlus, you'll find tryptophan in a lot of protein-based foods:," explained Wong.
Dr. Naidoo added that those cocktails you may have enjoyed throughout the day can also make you quite sleepy. The same is true for all those carbs andtypically eaten at the Thanksgiving meal, which Dr. Naidoo said can raise blood sugar levels for some people—thus rendering you ready for a nap.A longstanding tradition, most Americans sit down for a large meal featuring turkey as the main course on Thanksgiving. And chances are you'll be tempted to eat more than you would on a typical day.
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