Sleep
Tryptophan Sleep Pathway
Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin—carbohydrate-containing evening meals can modestly increase brain uptake when protein is balanced. Turkey alone does not sedate; total diet and timing matter.
Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin—carbohydrate-containing evening meals can modestly increase brain uptake when protein is balanced. Turkey alone does not sedate; total diet and timing matter.
Heavy late meals still disrupt sleep.
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