Malnourishment is not a good thing, but overeating is also detrimental. Poor diet and overeating lead to countless health problems. Outside of smoking, your diet is the biggest source of potential health problems later in life, raising your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and other issues. Studies show people who eat high-tryptophan diets eat fewer carbohydrates and have less desire to snack between meals.

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