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Why do we often feel sleepy after eating a meal????
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The body requires energy to function and this energy is obtained through food. The body then breaks down the nutrients from the food in the digestive system to turn it into glucose that will then convert it into energy. Post-eating, the body releases hormones such as amylin, glucagon and cholecystokinin. These hormones increase blood sugar levels, creating a feeling of fullness and producing insulin that will be streamed through cell tissues and provide energy for them. At the same time, the brain releases serotonin that causes drowsiness.
Moreover, food also influences melatonin production in the brain. This is the hormone that is responsible for sleepiness post-meal. Melatonin is created by converting the amino acid tryptophan into serotonin, which then turns into melatonin.
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Sleeping after eating is caused by many reasons.. Eg - Type of food U consume, messy sleeping habits, health conditions.. Etc..
After digestion... The body releases hormones like Amylin, cholecystokinin and glucagon. These hormones increase the sugar levels, creating a feeling of fulness and produces insulin... There is also release of Serotonin that causes drowsiness.
Addition to that Melatonin production in brain... This hormone is responsible for sleepiness.
Food containing Carbohydrates also helps to produce Serotonin and Tryptophan amino acids found in the brain...
Food containing Carbohydrates also helps to produce Serotonin and Tryptophan amino acids found in the brain... That's why we feel sleepy after eating carbohydrate rich food.
Hope it helps you....