Secret Side of Thanksgiving Turkey
Tryptophan for Mental Health and Sleep
The People's Scientist · Dr. Stephanie Caligiuri
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Show Notes
In Episode 83, I prepared a Happy Thanksgiving episode and dive into the scientific evidence on if turkey can promote sleepiness. Turkey is rich in an amino acid called tryptophan. For decades, scientists have studied tryptophan in the promotion of mental wellbeing and sleep quality. Why? Because in our brain, tryptophan is converted into serotonin and then melatonin; both very important molecules required for positive mood and sleep. Tune in to hear all the clinical trial details!
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