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There’s a lot of chatter about feeling like you need to take a nap after big meal, and this phenomenon is for real, says Keri Gans, RD, a nutritionist in New York City and author of The Small ...
Early dumping syndrome occurs 10 to 30 minutes after a meal. It results from rapid movement of fluid into the intestine following a sudden addition of a large amount of food from the stomach. [ 1 ] The small intestine expands rapidly due to the presence of hypertonic / hyperosmolar contents from the stomach, especially sweet foods.
Gastric activity involved in digestion is divided into three phases of digestion known as the cephalic phase, the gastric phase, and the intestinal phase. These phases overlap and all three can occur simultaneously. [1] A fourth phase of acid secretion is known as the basal state which occurs in the times between meals (interdigestive phase).
The gastrocolic reflex or gastrocolic response is a physiological reflex that controls the motility, or peristalsis, of the gastrointestinal tract following a meal. It involves an increase in motility of the colon consisting primarily of giant migrating contractions, in response to stretch in the stomach following ingestion and byproducts of digestion entering the small intestine. [1]
Here are other steps to help you feel your best after a big meal. Consume Fiber-Rich Foods: The day after a big meal, add fiber-rich foods like leafy greens, berries and whole grains to your ...
When it comes to your digestive issues specifically, Dr. Boxer explains, "Walking can help alleviate bloating by stimulating digestion and promoting the movement of gas through the digestive tract.
Alkaline tide (mal del puerco) refers to a condition, normally encountered after eating a meal, where during the production of hydrochloric acid by the parietal cells in the stomach, the parietal cells secrete bicarbonate ions across their basolateral membranes and into the blood, causing a temporary increase in blood pH.
Peristalsis is one of the patterns that occur during and shortly after a meal. The contractions occur in wave patterns traveling down short lengths of the GI tract from one section to the next. The contractions occur directly behind the bolus of food that is in the system, forcing it toward the anus into the next relaxed section of smooth ...