Why Do People Fall Asleep After Eating Turkey? The Real Causes
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While the myth that turkey contains a super-dose of the amino acid tryptophan—which is then converted to sleep-inducing melatonin—is widely accepted, experts confirm it's actually not the primary cause of your post-meal drowsiness. The "food coma," or postprandial somnolence, is actually the result of several physiological factors working in concert, including meal size and composition, rather than a single ingredient like turkey.
