That post-lunch slump is all too familiar, so we asked an expert: Why do I feel sleepy after eating?
Few things are as irresistible as slumber’s post-lunch siren call, but why do we feel sleepy after eating? After all, food is an energy source, not an energy sapper—right?
This answer is provided by This answer is provided by Claire Shortt Claire Shortt is a nutritionist and lead scientist for health technology company FoodMarble . She has a background in microbiology, with a degree in the subject from University College Dublin and a PhD from the same institution in infection biology.
"Increased levels of hormones may lead us to feeling a little drowsy," Shortt said."Some researchers suggest that increased levels of the hormone serotonin cause this. So, while it can’t be said for certain, a boost in serotonin levels after eating could be responsible for that horrible groggy feeling.
"Some other foods, like cherries, can affect your melatonin levels which can enhance your sleep. You can even buy milk with high levels of melatonin pitched at helping improve your sleep."—Are insects edible?
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