Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "What is that stuff in turkey that makes you sleepy?" she asked. "Tryptophan," Jerry and George responded in unison. By the way, ...

On Thanksgiving, millions of Americans gather around the dinner table with their family and friends to give thanks and dig into a massive holiday feast. After eating a plate (or two) filled to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Turkey is a good source of high-quality protein, which supports your muscles, cells, and other functions in the body. It’s rich in ...

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? "No ...

Almost as old as the Thanksgiving holiday itself is the annual musing: Does turkey make you sleepy? The alleged culprit (or misunderstood target) of the leading cause of Turkey Day naps is tryptophan.

Do you believe in the holiday food coma? Many people do. A mainstay on the dinner table at this time of year, turkey contains tryptophan, which is widely believed to be responsible for the ...

I eat a relatively wide variety of foods, but I’ve got some staples that always seem to fall into my cart at the grocery store. They’re foods I enjoy often not just because I like the way they taste, ...