The Psychiatrists Guide

Two psychiatrists on an odyssey to destigmatize mental health and push the boundaries of our understanding of the mind.

Thanksgiving 2020 - Turkey, Tryptophan and Sleep

November 26, 2020 • Rafael Coira, MD, JD and James Sherer, MD

Does tryptophan laden turkey make you sleepy? We'll explore.

Int J Tryptophan Res. 2009 Mar 23;2:45-60. doi: 10.4137/ijtr.s2129.

he American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 85, Issue 2, February 2007, Pages 426–430, https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/85.2.426