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Why Do I Get Cold Sweats After Eating Dessert And Cheese?
Question: I have been doing some research and can't really find an answer to my question
when i am eating certain foods i get cold sweats.....especially desserts and cheese
what causes this?
when i am eating certain foods i get cold sweats.....especially desserts and cheese
what causes this?
Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Usually cheese and desserts will contain casomorphin, which is a peptide formed due to the break down of the protein casein.
Casomorphin will have the opioid effects like morphine.
Casomorphin with its narcotic effect, acts as a histamine releaser leading to dilatation of subcutaneous blood vessels causing flushing of the skin followed by cold sweats.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Usually cheese and desserts will contain casomorphin, which is a peptide formed due to the break down of the protein casein.
Casomorphin will have the opioid effects like morphine.
Casomorphin with its narcotic effect, acts as a histamine releaser leading to dilatation of subcutaneous blood vessels causing flushing of the skin followed by cold sweats.
Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.
Regards.
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