2007-01-14 06:48:34 · 6 answers · asked by nathan82346 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Tryptophan. It's an amino acid that can be converted to melatonin (which causes drowsiness).
2007-01-14 06:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by r alexander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT a myth.
The chemical in turkey (Tryptophan) can cause sleepiness. When broken down and mixed up with other chemicals in the body, it can make you sleepy. It can also induce a food coma (harmless). Don't be afraid of Turkey, there is a slim chance of going into a food coma, and that wears off quickly.
2007-01-14 16:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a protein, tryptophane, high levels in turkey.
2007-01-14 14:55:00 · answer #3 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too say it's tryptophan
2007-01-18 00:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive heard that its a myth. interesting though...
2007-01-14 16:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by frogtoes74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRIPTOPHAN
2007-01-14 17:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋