Thanksgiving Chemistry

Does tryptophan in turkey make us drowsy? This ACS video explains the chemistry of the Thanksgiving meal

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One common belief is that a compound in turkey known as tryptophan makes people especially drowsy, but we're here to debunk this holiday myth.

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This ACS video debunks the myth that eating turkey makes you drowsy.

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