As our American mates prepare for their Thanksgiving feasting tomorrow, some new research is busting myths. First up: turkey-induced sleepiness is not a thing. Despite tryptophan being found in turkey (it’s an essential amino acid needed to make serotonin, which can make us happy/sleepy), you’d have to gobble down about 3.5kg of the bird to get your turkey snooze on, says Steven Malin from Rutgers University. The real culprits are more likely to be overeating, lack of sleep, and a bit too much of the bubbly. And those red wine headaches? Researchers are pointing the finger at a flavanol called quercetin, which can cause a buildup of toxic acetaldehyde in the bloodstream, leading to headaches. So, this festive season, enjoy your turkey without fear of a food coma and choose your drinks wisely…