Informal post Thanksgiving sleep patterns.

[Dwight Hottle]

Talking with my wife this morning about how well I slept last night. We are both in our mid 70’s. I remarked I only got up once to pee in the middle of the night & she said the same thing. That was a welcome change to the typical nightly interruptions. We both had the typical daily exercise for the holiday. My wife remarked the only daily difference was the turkey we consumed. We ate at normal dinner time. I know they say turkey consumption makes people sleepy after thanksgiving dinner. Do any of you notice a difference in your sleep pattern. I’m aware that turkey contains tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes drowsiness in greater amounts than the typical turkey consumption. What’s your experience?

[Jigfishn10]

I was recently reading that tryptophan in turkey is not as significant as you would think. You would need to consume a large amount of turkey for tryptophan to have any effect. What makes you drowsy is the carbs. 
 

It was just an article I read. I am not a nutritionist …  

[12poundbass]

I saw the same thing as @Jigfishn10, it’s the carbs that drag us down. 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Carbs actually give me energy.   If I have to output lots of energy, give me a big bowl of pasta.    

 

I think it's just over consumption of food that makes me tired.   It doesn't matter if it's carbs or proteins, just about everybody gets lazy after eating too much.  

[GreenPig]

Get up to pee? Why? 😄

[Skunkmaster-k]

I always get sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner. Not sure why, but I like it. 

[Dwight Hottle]

1 hour ago, GreenPig said:

Get up to pee? Why? 😄

So I don’t wet the bed. lol.