2006-10-09 17:53:07 · 7 answers · asked by The Zen Master 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Actually, it's not the L-tryptophan, it's the carbs that usually come with a turkey dinner (mashed potatoes, pie, et cetera) that makes you sleepy.
"...scientists now know that L-tryptophan can really only make a person tired right away if it is eaten or taken by itself without any amino acids. And the protein in turkey contains plenty of other amino acids!"
2006-10-09 18:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by scotchfaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you really? mabye i should try it before going to bed to help me sleep!
Sorry i don't know the answer to your question but this website may help
http://home.howstuffworks.com/question519.htm
'Turkey does have the makings of a natural sedative in it, an amino acid called tryptophan.'
2006-10-10 00:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but Triptophan is not the reason. Despite popular belief, study prove it is not the reason. Sorry.
2006-10-10 01:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bid4needs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like that, but mine went down into my midsection, forgot about diet and flat tummy
2006-10-10 01:03:32 · answer #4 · answered by veelucky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L-triptophan....everytime... I like your name...very funny!!
2006-10-10 00:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tryptophan
2006-10-10 01:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by ravenwood4455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much food is like good sex...- it's sooooo relaxing! :)
2006-10-10 01:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋