Does the Tryptophan in the Turkey Really Make Me Sleepy on Thanksgiving?

One Thanksgiving tradition is sitting down after the big meal and getting really sleepy, but is it really the tryptophan from the turkey that makes you drowsy? ‪@andyberkowskimd‬ of ReLACS Health assesses the role tryptophan may play in drowsiness and sleep and then goes over the real reasons you might get drowsy after your Thanksgiving feast.
In this video, we cover:
- how tryptophan can relate to chemicals that affect sleep
- some of the studies showing the effect of tryptophan on sleepiness
- the plausibility of tryptophan in turkey meat causing drowsiness
Then we will address causes of sleepiness particular to Thanksgiving including:
- sleep deprivation
- poor sleep quality
- stress and/or excitement for the holiday
- alcohol consumption
- blood sugar and insulin levels
and even the impact of ‪@andyberkowskimd‬'s team, The Detroit Lions! ‪@detroitlionsnfl‬
To learn about five tips to improve sleep for just about anyone, read this blog post:
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For more information on the homeostatic sleep drive and how sleep deprivation can increase sleepiness, watch this video:
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Tossing and turning the night before Thanksgiving? This video may explain why:
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Here is the link to the referenced study by Meir Kryger's group in Canada on the effects of tryptophan on how fast subjects fell asleep after taking tryptophan.
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This is the meta-analysis or study that pooled many other studies of tryptophan on sleep:
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These videos are for general information only, but for those who live in or near Michigan, Ohio, or Florida, you can hire ‪@andyberkowskimd‬ of ReLACS Health for consultation to address causes of sleepiness in your life, not related to turkey or tryptophan. He can provided thorough assessment of your sleep and general health for those wanting a little more time and attention to detail when it comes to sleep. Go to www.relacsheal... for more information.