Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Tryptophan in Turkey Doesn't Make You Sleepy

Do you feel exhausted after eating on thanksgiving (or any other turkey consumption day)? Well, you may have heard that the notorious sleep-inducing chemical tryptophan may be to blame. However, there is not a high enough concentration of tryptophan in turkey to put a human being to sleep. Chances are, you're just tired because you overate, and your body is relocating all of its energy for digestion.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.