concept   tryptophan

4 commonsense assertions
Cultures (4) Eastern countries (1) Western countries (1) Japan (1) United States (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 tryptophan Eastern countries Tryptophan in Eastern cultures is known for promoting relaxation and umami flavor, with less emphasis on sleep-inducing effects. 6
2 tryptophan Western countries Tryptophan is believed to cause drowsiness after a Thanksgiving meal in Western countries. 5
3 tryptophan Japan Tryptophan is found in foods like tofu and seaweed in Japan, and is associated with promoting relaxation, sleep, and umami flavor. 4
4 tryptophan United States Tryptophan is commonly linked to Thanksgiving turkey and its supposed role in post-meal drowsiness in the United States. 4