Larry is having trouble going to sleep. Which food would NOT be recommended for him to eat or drink if he wanted to increase his intake of tryptophan?
A) a baked potato
B) pasta
C) a cup of tea
D) dry cereal

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Tryptophan is an amino acid that can help promote sleep, but it is primarily found in protein-containing foods. Tea, especially if it's not a milk-based or soy milk tea, does not contain significant amounts of tryptophan compared to the other options, which are carbohydrate-rich and can help in the transport of tryptophan to the brain.

Larry Is Having Trouble Going to Sleep