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Occasionally I Will Carb Binge. Most Of The Time I
Question: occasionally I will carb binge. most of the time I eat a low carb life but when I carb binge, I almost immediately get sleepy and take a long nap. when I awake I feel terrible. much like a hangover. jittery, upset stomach, disgusted with myself etc. why is that? how does food make me feel so bad?
Brief Answer:
It is due to reactive hypoglycaemia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
High carbohydrate diet especially junk foods can makes you lethargic and sleepy.
The most possible explanation for this phenomenon is reactive hypoglycaemia, when you take excess carbohydrates in a stretch, there will be increased production of insulin from the pancreas, which in turn causes hypoglycaemia(low blood sugar) and you will feel the symptoms as described.
Moreover, after a binge eating, there will be increased blood flow to the gut and which inturn cause slight fall in blood pressure and which can make you dizzy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Please feel free to ask further queries.
Thanks
It is due to reactive hypoglycaemia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
High carbohydrate diet especially junk foods can makes you lethargic and sleepy.
The most possible explanation for this phenomenon is reactive hypoglycaemia, when you take excess carbohydrates in a stretch, there will be increased production of insulin from the pancreas, which in turn causes hypoglycaemia(low blood sugar) and you will feel the symptoms as described.
Moreover, after a binge eating, there will be increased blood flow to the gut and which inturn cause slight fall in blood pressure and which can make you dizzy.
Hope I have answered your query.
Please feel free to ask further queries.
Thanks
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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