Does turkey contain a chemical that makes you fall asleep?

Answer 1

Turky does have certain chemicals, which i am not aware of their names, that do have the side effect of making you drowsy. However, at no time will the turkey have enough to make you fall asleep in your chair at a thanks giving dinner.

Answer 2

You're thinking of tryptophan. Though it is worth noting that turkey does not have a unique abundance of tryptophan, nor is turkey the true culprit for post-meal drowsiness. It is actually carbohydrates (from foods often accompanying turkey) that triggers a chain of events resulting in an increase of melatonin in the brain, by use of tryptophan.

Answer 3

Turkey does contain an amino acid called tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, neurotransmitters that can promote relaxation and sleep. However, the amount of tryptophan in turkey is not significantly higher than in other meats. Any sleepiness after a big turkey meal is more likely due to the overall quantity of food consumed rather than the tryptophan content alone.

Answer 4

Yes, it does.

But it is usually not in high enough concentrations. You would have to consume a lot of turkey!

Answer 5

No, but if you eat a turkey you will have bad gas.HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Answer 6

Yes, however, the quantities ingested are not enough to have much affect. The bigger issue is the vast quantities people tend to eat when they eat turkey.

Answer 7

This only a phantasy.