"Food drowsiness" sets in every afternoon after lunch... If you're particularly sleepy, suspect "this disease."

Many people experience sleepiness after eating. This is known as "food intoxication." If you feel particularly sleepy, it could be a sign of diabetes.

◇If the blood supply to the brain is insufficient, you may feel sleepy.

Postprandial somnolence is a natural phenomenon that occurs not only in humans but also in animals. Blood rushes to the stomach to digest food, reducing blood flow to the brain, which can lead to decreased concentration and drowsiness. Furthermore, after eating, the parasympathetic nervous system, which relaxes the entire body, is activated. Eating foods containing the amino acid tryptophan is particularly prone to drowsiness. Tryptophan is a precursor to the hormone serotonin in the body, and one of its functions is to calm the mind and relieve tension. Furthermore, some tryptophan is converted into melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone.

If you want to prevent post-prandial sleepiness, avoid overeating. The more you eat, the more blood flows to the stomach, reducing the oxygen supply to the brain. Drinking coffee to wake you up is only a temporary solution. While the stimulating effect may temporarily wake you up, fatigue returns as the stimulating effect wears off. Eating vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins and minerals, which help relieve fatigue, with every meal is effective in preventing post-prandial sleepiness.

◇If you're the only one who feels sleepy, you may have diabetes.

While postprandial sleepiness is a natural phenomenon, if you experience unbearable drowsiness after a meal, it's a good idea to get your blood sugar tested. This could be a precursor to diabetes. If your blood sugar control is impaired, your blood sugar will spike after a meal. To counteract this, your body overproduces insulin, causing your blood sugar to plummet, leading to hypoglycemia, which can lead to feelings of drowsiness and fatigue.

If you're having trouble distinguishing between simple postprandial coma and pre-diabetic symptoms, try eating easily digestible foods like porridge or foods high in simple sugars like juice. Diabetics who struggle to control their blood sugar levels will experience a sharp spike in blood sugar levels after eating these foods. To lower this, they overproduce insulin, causing blood sugar levels to drop and fatigue. If you also experience symptoms like extreme thirst, frequent urination, or overeating, you're at a higher risk of diabetes. In this case, it's recommended to visit a hospital and get tested immediately.

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Extreme thirst, frequent urination, overeating -> This is related to diabetes.

We ate the same meal

I'm the only one who's sleepy, so there might be a problem