Can You Fall Asleep From Eating Too Much? The Science of 'Food Coma'
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According to a study on fruit flies, larger meals were correlated with longer periods of post-meal sleep, suggesting a deep-rooted physiological reason for this phenomenon. This feeling of lethargy, known medically as postprandial somnolence, is a common experience after a heavy meal. But what's really happening inside your body when you feel the overwhelming urge to nap after overeating?
