we feel like sleeping for sometime after eating lunch why is that so?
2006-06-08 04:51:47 · 13 answers · asked by anan t 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Also note that after you eat, you generally feel cold because most of your body's blood is diverted to your stomach to aid in digestion.
2006-06-08 05:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by rajatg00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our bodies use much blood and energy in the digestion process. This takes away blood supplied with oxygen from other parts of the body, causing us to tire or feel sleepy soon after eating.
2006-06-08 04:55:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend that had a theory on this. When we were babies, what was one of the things we did after we ate? We took a nap. Maybe we were trained to sleep after we had lunch or dinner and we just never grow out of it. It comes naturally...as instinct.
2006-06-08 06:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by bluejacket8j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after you eat, your blood goes mainly to your gut to help carry out digestion. this Can make you feel sluggish for a little bit but if you're tired for like an hour or 2 after you eat a normal meal then you might be anemic. and should probably get that checked out.
2006-06-08 04:58:42 · answer #4 · answered by Pigs do dance with Elemeno Peas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you eat, lots of oxygen is required for the digestion process and thus blood circulation becomes more in stomach, leading to less blood supply in the brain............ that leads to a sleepy feeling.
2006-06-08 04:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ms. Spongebob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u have food..blood comes around your stomach to make high digestion...as there will be less blood flowing to mind..we feel dizzy..when good oxygen n blood goes to mind, we feel very active. so, we get sleep after lunch. i think it is cleared for u...any more doubts ??? ;)
2006-06-08 05:00:24 · answer #6 · answered by kiran_kumar_ca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body is using alot of energy to break down the food you ate in your stomach. The food itself could also make you sleepy, an example being turkey which has tryptophan in it that makes you sleepy.
2006-06-08 04:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a problem with diabetes. But it can be normal too, you have to check with a doctor if it happens too much.
2006-06-08 04:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by John Luke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the result of tryptophans in the foods.
2006-06-08 04:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Body wants to be re-charged.
2006-06-08 04:57:59 · answer #10 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋