What Causes Sleepiness After Eating A Meal?

Posted on Sat, 5 Nov 2016

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Sat, 5 Nov 2016 Answered on

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Question : Why is it after a meal I get very sleepy

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

After having a meal, most of the blood circulation is diverted from other organ to aid digestion.
Carbohydrates release insulin which again trigger seratonin which is converted to melatonin which helps in sleep cycle.
Tryptophan in some food supplements like milk,yogurt,dates also leads to sleep.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar