Urban Legends Reference Pages: Food (The Big Sleep)

Turkey does not make one drowsy. I had heard this urban legend about chicken.

The apparent offending ingredient, tryptohan, is a natural sedative - however - it doesn't act as a sedative when there is protein present and unless it is taken isolated on an empty stomache.

If you have problems staying awake after a meal, cut down on your carbs and make sure you are taking your enzymes before you eat.

Turkey makes you sleep; myth