There are many different chemicals in food that affect our bodies, but the tryptophan found in turkey may be one of the most famous. Tryptophan directly stimulates the production of serotonin in the body, making us feel full, happy, and a bit lethargic – as we often see on Thanksgiving!
Turkey Turns Around Mood
by Meenakshi Nagdeve last updated -
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Meenakshi Nagdeve, Co-Founder, Organic Facts is a health and wellness enthusiast and is responsible for managing it. She has completed the Nutrition And Healthy Living Cornell Certificate Program, Cornell University, US. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Bangalore and B. Tech in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from IIT Bombay. Prior to this, she worked for a few years in IT and Financial services. An ardent follower of naturopathy, she believes in healing with foods. In her free time, she loves to travel and taste different types of teas.
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