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  2. Does eating turkey really make you sleepy? The truth about ...

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    The legend of tryptophan in turkey having the power to make people sleepy has become almost as famous as the bird's white and dark meat. But does Thanksgiving turkey actually induce drowsiness ...

  3. The Real Reason Why Turkey Makes You So Sleepy - AOL

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    Turkey doesn’t really contain more tryptophan than other foods. Case in point: A 3-ounce serving of turkey typically has around 215 mg of tryptophan, while beef and pork each have about 230 mg ...

  4. Turkey isn’t solely to blame for your post-Thanksgiving food ...

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    Other tryptophan-rich foods: Turkey isn’t the only tryptophan-rich food on the Thanksgiving table. Cheese, eggs, pumpkin seeds, milk and oats also contain tryptophan and feature in a variety of ...

  5. Postprandial somnolence - Wikipedia

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    The effects of hypokalemia can include fatigue, muscle weakness, or paralysis. [18] The severity of the hypokalemic state can be evaluated using Fuller's Criteria. [19] Stage 1 is characterized by no symptoms but mild hypokalemia. Stage 2 is characterized with symptoms and mild hypokalemia. Stage 3 is characterized by only moderate to severe ...

  6. Turkey meat - Wikipedia

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    Turkey meat, commonly referred to as just turkey, is the meat from turkeys, typically domesticated turkeys, but also wild turkeys. It is a popular poultry dish, especially in North America and the United Kingdom , where it is traditionally consumed as part of culturally significant events such as Thanksgiving and Christmas respectively, as well ...

  7. Tryptophan - Wikipedia

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    Tryptophan (symbol Trp or W) [3] is an α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.Tryptophan contains an α-amino group, an α-carboxylic acid group, and a side chain indole, making it a polar molecule with a non-polar aromatic beta carbon substituent.

  8. Experts reveal the best time to eat your Thanksgiving dinner

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    Turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid in our bodies that helps make melatonin to regulate sleep schedules, according to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

  9. Lethargy - Wikipedia

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    Lethargy is a state of tiredness, sleepiness, weariness, fatigue, sluggishness, or lack of energy. It can be accompanied by depression , decreased motivation, or apathy . Lethargy can be a normal response to inadequate sleep, overexertion, overworking, stress, lack of exercise, improper nutrition, drug abuse, boredom , or a symptom of an ...