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    The Turkey Induced Coma

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    1. The turkey, carbohydrates, and fats consumed during the large Thanksgiving meal all work together to induce drowsiness after eating. The high levels of tryptophan in turkey, combined with insulin from carbohydrates, help tryptophan enter the brain where it is turned into serotonin and melatonin to regulate sleep. Fats slow digestion and direct blood flow away from the brain. 2. Overeating large portions also contributes to feeling sleepy, as the body works to digest the heavy meal. If alcohol is consumed, its depressive effects further enhance the urge to sleep. Taking time to relax after the meal adds to drowsiness. 3. Multiple components of the Thanksgiving meal

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    1. The turkey, carbohydrates, and fats consumed during the large Thanksgiving meal all work together to induce drowsiness after eating. The high levels of tryptophan in turkey, combined with insulin from carbohydrates, help tryptophan enter the brain where it is turned into serotonin and melatonin to regulate sleep. Fats slow digestion and direct blood flow away from the brain. 2. Overeating large portions also contributes to feeling sleepy, as the body works to digest the heavy meal. If alcohol is consumed, its depressive effects further enhance the urge to sleep. Taking time to relax after the meal adds to drowsiness. 3. Multiple components of the Thanksgiving meal

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    1. The turkey, carbohydrates, and fats consumed during the large Thanksgiving meal all work together to induce drowsiness after eating. The high levels of tryptophan in turkey, combined with insulin from carbohydrates, help tryptophan enter the brain where it is turned into serotonin and melatonin to regulate sleep. Fats slow digestion and direct blood flow away from the brain. 2. Overeating large portions also contributes to feeling sleepy, as the body works to digest the heavy meal. If alcohol is consumed, its depressive effects further enhance the urge to sleep. Taking time to relax after the meal adds to drowsiness. 3. Multiple components of the Thanksgiving meal

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    The Turkey Induced Coma

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    Steve Scott
    1. The turkey, carbohydrates, and fats consumed during the large Thanksgiving meal all work together to induce drowsiness after eating. The high levels of tryptophan in turkey, combined with insulin from carbohydrates, help tryptophan enter the brain where it is turned into serotonin and melatonin to regulate sleep. Fats slow digestion and direct blood flow away from the brain. 2. Overeating large portions also contributes to feeling sleepy, as the body works to digest the heavy meal. If alcohol is consumed, its depressive effects further enhance the urge to sleep. Taking time to relax after the meal adds to drowsiness. 3. Multiple components of the Thanksgiving meal

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    1he 1urkey lnduced Coma

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    Lhanksglvlng meal causes Lhe same effecL
    lf alcohol ls lncluded ln Lhe meal lLs depresslve naLure wlll add Lo Lhe urge Lo sleep
    Also because of our busy pace Lhls meal glves us a Llme Lo relax around Lhe Lable (and Lhe 1v
    afLerwards) whlch ln lLself ls very calmlng
    So enough of Lhe sclence [usL brlng on Lhe food!
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