2006-09-03 17:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by hagarcantdrive55 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It does have small amounts of Serotonins.. so does Chicken.
It's a wise tale that it is what makes people so sleepy at Thanksgiving..really is all the fat starchy carbs that does it.
2006-09-03 17:19:13 · answer #1 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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 cannot manufacture it. The body has to get tryptophan and other essential amino acids from food. Tryptophan helps the body produce the B-vitamin niacin, which, in turn, helps the body produce serotonin, a remarkable chemical that acts as a calming agent in the brain and plays a role in sleep. So you might think that if you eat a lot of turkey, your body would produce more serotonin and you would feel calm and want a nap.
2006-09-04 00:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
trytophan is an amino acid that does stimulate the body to produce serotonin which can have a calming effect on the human body
2006-09-04 00:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What in the world has made you say that
now come on tell us all wha tyou know
I want to be healthy
And I know you know something
I think I am going to inquire about the Amish people
are located and visit them for better chickens and turkeys
2006-09-04 00:21:00 · answer #4 · answered by Queen A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey has natural sleep producing element called triptophan it causes drowsiness. Don't stop eating it though it's so good for you.
2006-09-04 02:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by carmen d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could tell u but then i'd have to kill u!
2006-09-06 22:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by minniemeandsam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋