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Bytesize Science - Thanksgiving Chemistry: Tryptophan


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Does tryptophan really cause the bleary-eyed daze after a Thanksgiving meal? Check out our latest videos uncovering the chemistry behind Thanksgiving.
 In This video, Bytesize Science debunks the long-held holiday myth that a compound in turkey known as tryptophan makes people especially drowsy after a Thanksgiving meal.
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