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thanksgiving
turkey
sleep
Why do you pass out when you eat turkey?
By
Nicholas Turner
@YellowPheonix
(8)
Seattle, Washington
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November 12, 2015 7:55pm CST
turkey contains tryptophan, an amino that produces a brain chemical called serotonin, known for making you feel relaxed and sleepy.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE
(69373)
• Germany
13 Nov 15
I don't pass out when eating turkey. I don't eat turkey.
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Judy Story
@jstory07
(139504)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 Nov 15
When you eat a big thanksgiving dinner it does make you feel sleepy.
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