2007-03-05 09:40:36 · 10 answers · asked by karen c 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Tryptophan.
2007-03-05 10:28:50 · answer #1 · answered by Candi Apples 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-03-05 18:01:04 · answer #2 · answered by b119smitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L-tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential Amino Acid. Tryptophan is a component of many plant and animal proteins, and a normal part of the diet that humans must get from outside sources. It is a precursor (starting material) for serotonin from which our brains make serotonin, which is then used to calm you down and make you sleepy. Tryptophan also helps in niacin (B vitamins) production.
Foods that are considered sources of tryptophan are dairy products, beef, poultry, barley, brown rice, fish, soybeans, and peanuts.
L-tryptophan, in substantial quantities, is a natural sedative. It is normally found in turkey meat, and many people believe it to be the cause of a sleepiness common after a Thanksgiving feast.
2007-03-05 17:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tryptophan
2007-03-05 17:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The substance that you are referring to is tryptophan it ispresent in turkey as well as a glass of warm milk. It is also present in cheese.
2007-03-05 17:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by robert s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Triptophan
2007-03-05 22:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by Heather Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Triptophan
2007-03-05 17:43:59 · answer #7 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Triptophan, thats why everybody is napping after thanksgiving dinner! 8^D
2007-03-05 17:45:40 · answer #8 · answered by Arina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure how to spell it. But it is call L triptifan.
2007-03-05 17:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by hipechick64 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
l-tryptophan
2007-03-05 17:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by buffalobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋