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Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Gastritis

Q. I'm so sleepy after eating that I can't stand it (food coma / postprandial somnolence).

A.

If your digestive function is weak, an excessive amount of blood is diverted to the gastrointestinal tract for digestion. This temporarily reduces blood flow to the brain, which can intensify post-meal sleepiness.

📝 Detailed Answer

이를 '비장(소화기)이 허약하다'고 봅니다. 소화기관이 약한 사람은 음식물을 분해하는 데 엄청난 에너지를 씁니다. 식사량을 평소의 70%로 줄이고, 소화가 잘 되는 음식 위주로 섭취하면 식곤증이 개선될 수 있습니다.

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