Treat Insomnia

Tryptophan was discovered to be possibly beneficial in the treatment of short-term sleep disturbances in a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Medicine. Because it is present in higher concentrations in turkey, tryptophan is the organic molecule most usually linked with falling asleep after Thanksgiving. This somniferous amino acid is also found in durian fruit.

When tryptophan reaches your brain, it is turned to serotonin, which causes you to feel relaxed and happy. Excess serotonin then releases melatonin into the circulation, making the body fatigued and finally causing sleep. Whether you suffer from insomnia, eat a couple of slices of durian before going to bed and see if this strategy works for you!