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What Causes Sleepiness After Eating A Meal?
Question: Why is it after a meal I get very sleepy
Brief Answer:
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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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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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