Or perhaps you’ve experienced post-Thanksgiving meal sleepiness yourself.
But how much truth is there to this claim?
Can eating turkey really make you sleepy?
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Can eating turkey actually make you sleepy?
According to Goodson, this claim is more of a myth than a reality.
That is how turkey got its association to making you feel sleepy on Thanksgiving."
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In fact,researchshows that tryptophan may be able to help with circadian rhythm and immune function.
But Goodson emphasizes that the fact that this would be due to turkey alone is highly unlikely.
In fact, that’s what lying around watching football or movies with your family is for.
