I'm guessing, from what I read below, that the mood on the list should be very upbeat after today.
I'm planning to have for lunch a turkey and cheese sandwich with milk and a banana for desert whenever I have the need to be sharp in the evening. Tom ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------- Posted on Thu, Nov. 21, 2002 Turkey chemical may lift mood, researchers say >From Herald Wire Services The chemical in turkey that may cause people to nod off after Thanksgiving dinner also plays a role in maintaining good mood and memory, especially among people with a family history of depression, Dutch researchers report in the current issue of Brain, Behavior and Immunity. Tryptophan, found in turkey and commonly blamed in the media for creating the sluggish after-feast feeling, is a metabolic precursor to the chemical messenger known as serotonin. It's also found in foods like milk, bread, cheese and bananas. Tryptophan levels were lowered in 27 volunteers, 16 of whom had an immediate relative with major depression. The depletion temporarily induced mood depression in half of the subjects who had a family history of depression but in only 9 percent of those with no family history of depression. The authors suggest the findings may have implications for people with a family history of major depression whose tryptophan becomes depleted because of dieting or cancer treatments. Tom Cardston, Alberta www.matkin.com ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
