The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth

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The Pea PodCast: Demystifying Wellness, One Headline at a Time

Pea Pod Nutrition

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Tired of health headlines that leave you more confused than enlightened? Join us on The Pea PodCast, your weekly dose of no-nonsense wellness advice. We dive deep into the latest health trends, separating fact from fiction, and breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand bites.

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Nutrition

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Alternative Health

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The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth

The Pea PodCast: Demystifying Wellness, One Headline at a Time

11 minutes 52 seconds

1 month ago

The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth

Episode 10: The Turkey Takedown: Busting the Tryptophan Sleep Myth

(Thanksgiving Special!)

You’ve had the Thanksgiving meal, the plates are cleared, and now the couch is calling. Everyone blames the turkey and its tryptophan—but is that really the reason you’re slipping into a food coma?

Host Alicia C. Simpson MS,RD,IBCLC,LD busts one of the most persistent holiday myths! We dive into the true physiological culprits behind that irresistible post-meal fatigue.

What You Will Learn and Why You Should Listen:

The Tryptophan Truth: We explain why the amount of tryptophan in turkey is actually a red herring, and why the "competition problem" means very little of it normally reaches your brain.
The Real Culprit is Hiding in the Sides: Discover how the massive load of simple carbohydrates (hello, mashed potatoes and pie!) triggers a huge insulin spike that is the true mastermind behind your drowsiness.
The Hormone Storm: Learn how insulin clears the way for tryptophan to finally enter the brain and how the Vagus nerve diverts blood flow to the gut, putting your body into "rest and digest" mode.
Surviving the Coma: Get practical, science-backed tips on how to eat mindfully, structure your meal, and incorporate light movement to avoid the debilitating post-Thanksgiving crash.

Stop blaming the turkey! Tune in to understand the science behind the food coma and reclaim your energy this holiday season.

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