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A member asked:

How much time do the effects of tryptophan (from eating turkey) last?

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Turkey: Go ahead and enjoy your turkey. Tryptophan should not do you much - if any - harm. Just don't overload yourself with turkey, and even then there is limited side effects.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/29/2020

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