Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?

Does turkey make you sleepy? Sure there’s nothing better than an nap after a Thanksgiving dinner, but is the turkey to blame?   Turkey contains an amino acid called tryptophan. Our bodies metabolize tryptophan to create serotonin and melatonin, hormones which make people sleepy. Contrary to popular belief, however, the sleepiness many people report afterContinue reading “Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?”