Tryptophol

Okay kiddo, so tryptophol is a chemical that can make you feel sleepy after you eat a big Thanksgiving turkey dinner.

When you eat turkey, there's a chemical called tryptophan in it. Tryptophan is like a building block for tryptophol.

After you eat the turkey and your body digests the tryptophan, it makes a little bit of tryptophol. This chemical can make you feel tired and maybe even help you fall asleep.

So, that's why people sometimes say they feel sleepy after eating a big turkey meal. It's because of the tryptophol! But, don't worry, it's not dangerous, just something natural that happens in your body.