Bytesize Science - Thanksgiving Chemistry: Tryptophan




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Summary: Does tryptophan really cause the bleary-eyed daze after a Thanksgiving meal? Check out our latest videos uncovering the chemistry behind Thanksgiving.  In This video, Bytesize Science debunks the long-held holiday myth that a compound in turkey known as tryptophan makes people especially drowsy after a Thanksgiving meal.