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To date, human studies have loosely examined the behavioral characteristics of postprandial sleep, demonstrating potential shifts in EEG spectra and self-reported sleepiness. [2] To date, the only clear animal models for examining the genetic and neuronal basis for this behavior are the fruit fly, the mouse, and the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
Reactive hypoglycemia, postprandial hypoglycemia, or sugar crash is a term describing recurrent episodes of symptomatic hypoglycemia occurring within four hours [1] after a high carbohydrate meal in people with and without diabetes. [2] The term is not necessarily a diagnosis since it requires an evaluation to determine the cause of the ...
And while there’s nothing wrong with eating after dinner, limiting food in the hours before bed leads to better sleep and less indigestion.” What you eat is as big a factor as when you eat ...
The term idiopathic postprandial syndrome, which literally means a syndrome that occurs after eating (postprandial) and is of unknown cause , was coined in an attempt to reserve the term hypoglycemia for those conditions in which low glucose levels could be demonstrated. [1]
Go for a walk after the meal: A little fresh air after you’re finished eating can boost alertness and help lower blood sugar and insulin levels, which contribute to the food coma phenomenon.
Practice mindful eating. Gervacio says to take your time with your Thanksgiving meal and allow your body to properly digest food. “This prevents overeating and the resulting energy crash,” she ...
Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is characterized by persistent sleepiness and often a general lack of energy, ...
Getting up and moving after you eat — even if it’s only for two minutes — can help control blood sugar levels, a study says. If you can’t do that, try standing. It helps, too.