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Default Turkey, tryptophan, serotonin ... sleepiness
An article from WebMD: "Does tryptophan really make you sleepy -- and is turkey the ticket? Experts set the record straight."

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/fe...out-tryptophan

By Lisa Zamosky
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
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Also, the plain pure tryptophan in capsule form, is nice at
night to help with sleep. I only use it occasionally, since that
effect wears off.

Other amino acids compete for tryptophan at the blood brain barrier so if you use it do it on an empty stomach.

Don't use tryptophan supplements if you take antidepressants.

The typical dose is 500mg.

People tend to get sleepy after a big meal anyway...this is due to a surge of insulin.
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