Debunking the Myth: What is the feel good hormone in turkey?
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Despite popular belief, the drowsiness felt after a holiday meal is not primarily due to the tryptophan in turkey, but more so a result of overeating and the overall meal composition. While turkey does contain tryptophan, the amino acid precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin, the idea that turkey alone contains the 'feel good hormone' is a long-standing nutritional myth.
