What’s a common “fact” that’s spread around that’s actually not true and pisses you off that too many people believe it?

  • EvilHankVenture@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    Tryptophan makes you sleepy on Thanksgiving.

    Large doses of Tryptophan can make you sleepy, but the amount you get in turkey doesn’t come close. Thanksgiving meals make you sleepy because you eat a huge meal. Eat a huge meal without turkey and you will be tired, eat a normal sized meal with turkey and you won’t be more tired than any other meal.

    • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today
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      1 day ago

      yup its the insulin/high blood sugar levels that are causing it. its more significant in people who have type 2 or prediabetes. people have reporting sleepiness after a large meal, especially if it includes alot of carbs.