Nutrition

Tryptophan-Heavy Proteins

 Tryptophan is most notoriously known for the sleepy feeling that comes after eating a Thanksgiving turkey dinner. While tryptophan is present in turkey, its levels are similar to that of any other protein and not high enough to knock you out.

Tryptophan is highest in:

• egg whites
• Atlantic cod
• pork chops
• chicken
• beef
• salmon
• lamb chops

Tryptophan is also high in some plant proteins, including:

• sesame and sunflower seeds
• spirulina
• soybeans
• oats
• wheat flour 

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