Mayo Clinic Minute: Don't blame the turkey for being tired

The urban legend about how the tryptophan in turkey makes you tired is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as stuffing and cranberries. Like many long-told tales, there's a grain of truth amid a helping of misinformation. Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, sets the record straight and explains why tryptophan isn't the only reason you may want to grab a nap on Thanksgiving day. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/UmnG8xwgKes Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:00) is in the downloads at…
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