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how come when i eat some foods, like turkey or greasy stuffs, i feel really drowsy?
The discussion revolves around the reasons why certain foods, particularly turkey and greasy items, may lead to feelings of drowsiness after consumption. It explores various factors including digestion, specific amino acids, and individual physiological responses.
Participants express differing views on the primary causes of drowsiness after eating, with some attributing it to overeating and digestion, while others highlight specific food components like L-tryptophan. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing explanations presented.
Some claims depend on individual physiological responses, such as blood pressure variations, which may not apply universally. The role of specific foods in causing drowsiness is also not conclusively established.
Evo said:Turkey contains an amino acid L-tryptophan that can make you sleepy...
marcus said:oh, turkey, I misread the title of the thread and thought it said
"fools make me drowsy"
This is also why you shouldn't swim right after a meal. Blood circulation changes, where the circulation increases to the organs involved in digestion.HallsofIvy said:Because you are eating too much. It takes energy to digest food. If you eat too much, especially of things that are hard to digest (grease in particular), your body will channel energy to the stomach. Animals that eat seldom but a lot at one time (boa constrictor, lion, etc.) typically sleep while digesting.