The best part of an overall healthy diet is that you don’t really have to worry about eating more of this and less of that. The nutrients and benefits just seem to fall into place. But sometimes you might want to make a conscious decision to eat more of certain nutrients for the potential of a little something extra. Tryptophan is a widely known amino acid known for helping people relax and inducing sleep. And although it likely undeservedly gets the blame for the post-Thanksgiving nap (you probably just ate too much), there is some meat to the link. Eating tryptophan-rich foods can make you feel more relaxed and ready for a nap because it increases relaxation hormones like serotonin and melatonin. And while a little bit might not make much of a difference, a huge helping could make you feel a little more tired earlier than usual. But the …
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