![]() ![]() Food like pork, cheese, and some dairy products contain more tryptophan. However, according to the researchers, turkey contains the same amount of tryptophan as chicken and minced beef. Plus, it is low in fat, and contains less cholesterol than chicken, pork, and beef, according to the Australian Turkey Federation (again, seriously). The claims that turkey makes you tired come from the fact that turkey contains levels of sleep-inducing tryptophan. The bird is also a good source of vitamin B3, B6, and B12, responsible for creating cholesterol, brain development, and red blood cell production respectively. Turkey is high in protein, with a 100 gram serving containing a whopping 30.9 grams of protein, according to BBC 'Tryptophan is one of 20 amino acids found in foods and can be converted in your brain to the neurotransmitters, serotonin and melatonin,' Blake continued. Though Canada is the eighth highest in the world The next largest producers of turkey are Brazil, Germany, Poland, and France. In fact, consuming large amounts of carbohydrates and alcohol may be the real cause of a post-Thanksgiving-meal snooze, experts say. In the 15th century, Spanish sailors took these birds back to Europe, where they were crossbred with other birds and eventually brought back to North America in the 17th century.Īccording to the National Turkey Federation (seriously), the United States is the world’s largest producer of turkey, having produced 216 million birds, 5.5 billion pounds, in 2021. But turkey isnt any more sleep-inducing than other foods. The tasty bird’s ancestors were first domesticated in Mesoamerica – an area consisting of southern Mexico and central America – 2,700 years ago Tryptophan is an amino acid that you can only get from what you eat/drink. Turkey is the most well know food with this tryptophan amino acid. Tryptophan plays a role in feast-induced drowsiness. However, those who take tryptophan to aid sleep take 5 grams - youd need to eat 20. But does the chemical compound found in the poultry dish actually call for a nap before dessert, or is it all in our heads? Who first ate turkey? Turkey and chicken has an essential amino acid call tryptophan that causes sleepiness. Turkey does contain tryptophan, which is known to contribute to sleep. If bets were allowed on Thanksgiving dinner conversations, the return would be low on whether or not someone says tryptophan makes you sleepy. Turkey day is fast approaching, and with it the idea that eating the bird will make you sleepy. ![]()
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