Gobble gobble... There is no mystery why you are tired after a big Turkey dinner. What chemical substance is responsible for this phenomenon? Be the first to give a written description.....
2006-11-22 06:32:36 · 11 answers · asked by Miss Universe 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Thanksgiving
Tryptophan!
It's an essential amino acid with a with a sleep inducing effect. There's also Niacin, which gives you a sort of slight sedative effect (calming).
Eating turkey on an empty belly is the way to end up the most sleepy!
2006-11-22 06:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by skatoolaki 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tryptophan, which is an amino acid, is thought to be the cause of Turkey-sleepiness. It is a precurser to the neurotransmitter, seratonin, which causes a calm, relaxed feeling. However, if you want to know the truth. . .that's all a myth. In order for typtophan to work, it has to be taken on an empty stomach. So,the most likely reason people get sleepy after Thanksgiving is because they ate so much!!
2006-11-22 14:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bud Light
2006-11-22 14:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by peanut 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Triptophan
2006-11-22 14:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Egg Nog and Captain Morgan~in your cup! Happy Turkey Day!!!
2006-11-22 14:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jules 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tryptophan!
2006-11-22 15:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by I♥Ryan Sheckler :] 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Triptiphan.
2006-11-22 14:35:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow thats a question i never thought of. but i liked the other answers, but Have a great Thanksgiving!
2006-11-22 15:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by cheeryeyeore 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a chemical, its called cooking all day!!!
2006-11-22 14:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by tanny_fanny2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thnks
2006-11-22 14:40:28 · answer #10 · answered by RV 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋