concept   tryptophan
culture   United States
statement   Tryptophan is commonly linked to Thanksgiving turkey and its supposed role in post-meal drowsiness in the United States.

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1 trypsin United States Used in biological research and as a digestive enzyme in certain products 1
2 tryptophan United States Tryptophan is commonly associated with Thanksgiving turkey and its alleged ability to make people feel sleepy after a big meal. 1
3 tryptophan United States Associated with causing drowsiness after a Thanksgiving meal 1
4 tryptophan United States Associated with sleepiness and found in turkey, often blamed for post-Thanksgiving dinner drowsiness 1