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Turkey and tryptophan

The word ?tryptophan? often arises in holiday dining conversation. This substance is allegedly responsible for the post-turkey-dinner tradition of collapsing on a couch to snooze or listlessly watch Christmas specials. People often scapegoat tryptophan in spite of the mass of carbs, and often, alcohol that they have also just consumed.

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