L-Tryptophan = The Hurricane.

River, post turkey and ready for Saturday's big game in Carp!

Anyone wonder why they were so sleepy yesterday?  We’ve been conditioned to falsely accuse an innocent amino acid called L-tryptophan. Not so much.  Here’s why: Turkey meat contains a lot of an amino acid called L-tryptophan.  Amino acids are the “building blocks” for the proteins that make up our muscles and other important parts of our bodies. (L-tryptophan is just one kind of amino acid — there are many different kinds of amino acids in the foods we eat.)
When we eat foods that contain L-tryptophan, this amino acid travels in the blood from the digestive system and later enters the brain. The brain then changes the L-tryptophan into another chemical called serotonin. Serotonin calms us down and helps us sleep.  Scientists now know that L-tryptophan can really only make a person tired right away if it is eaten or taken by itself without any amino acids. And the protein in turkey contains plenty of other amino acids!
Blame It On Blood Flow:
Most scientists think that there’s a different reason why eating a special meal might make you drowsy. Eating a big Thanksgiving dinner causes increased blood flow to the stomach (needed to help digest the meal) and less blood flow to the brain.  Not to mention the champagne and the portion size that is probably a little more than you’re used to eating!  Enjoy your nap.

Today’s Workout:
REST FOR ANOTHER DAY!

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