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Eating Turkey Not Responsible for Drowsy Feeling After Thanksgiving
Turkey meat contains tryptophan, a chemical that is converted into serotonin and melatonin in the human body. The former affects mood and sleep, while the latter is a well-known sleep altering hormone.
The belief over the years was that eating turkey increased the levels of these two chemicals in the body and hence accounted for drowsiness following a Thanksgiving feast.
So the best way to avoid a "holiday hangover" appears to be to eat small portions of whatever you like. Skinless turkey, without gravy may be a good choice.
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