There's a common belief that the tryptophan in turkey is responsible for post-thanksgiving dinner lethargy. But how about the the vegetarian tofurkey? Risk Bites takes on tofurkey and the Thanksgiving tryptophan myth. For more information on the thanksgiving tryptophan myth, check out Matt Shipman's article at http://web.ncsu.edu/abstract/science/turkey-day/ Further food nutrition information from the UDSA can be found at http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/list The tryptophan content of different foods according to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology can be found at http://wholefoodcatalog.info/nutrient/tryptophan/foods/ Added 11/21/12 - this paper looks at the effect on the onset of "orthodox" sleep of administering 5 - 10 g of tryptophan just before going to bed: http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.112.485.391 Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/RiskBites
Okay so this has nothing to do with risk. Or science (sort of). But I couldn't resist making it! I love Thanksgiving. This has to be one of the best holidays, period. Negligible commercialization, great food, and a chance to relax, catch up with family and friends, and contemplate everything you
A gene drive is a radical new way of re-engineering the genetic makeup of an entire species - including harmful insects like the mosquito. But as the technology steams head, fueled by powerful gene editing techniques coming out of synthetic biology like CRISPR Cas9, what are the risks, and how can w
Advanced brain computer interfaces like the one being developed by Elon Musk’s Neuralink have the potential to transform our lives for the better. But they also come with complex ethical challenges. In this collaboration with Elma Hajric, Risk Bites dives into some of ethical risks and responsible
