Why do I get sleepy after eating dessert? The science behind your sugar slump
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2020 review in the journal *Nutrients*, diet can significantly impact sleep patterns. That familiar feeling of drowsiness after indulging in a rich dessert isn't a mere coincidence but a common physiological response involving blood sugar, hormones, and complex brain chemistry.