We’ve all heard the saying that Turkey makes you sleepy. Turkey is rich in an amino acid called Tryptophan – as little as 50 mg can make us calm. However, tryptophan on its own is not enough to actually induce a feeling of sleepiness. Tryptophan needs carbs to cross the blood brain barrier, meaning that the amount of carbs we eat also plays a role in making us feel tired.
Too much food, especially the wrong kinds of food, tend to cause a “food coma,” if you will. Causing us to feel sluggish, exhausted and sometimes just not well. While one plate of your Thanksgiving favorites won’t make you tired, overeating of any food, will. An appreciable amount of carbs, a lot of protein, some adult beverages and possibly your exhausting family most certainly will have you looking for a pick-me-up.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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