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Morning started pretty well, you completed all the tasks, and during break time you ate your favorite meal, so everything is perfect. However, as you return to your table, you notice something has changed as tiredness washes over you.

Welcome to food coma, or the stage of: why do I feel sleepy after eating at work?

In this article, we will answer what food coma is, why it happens, and how you can defeat it.
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What Is Postprandial Somnolence or Simply Food Coma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Food coma<\/a> refers to a feeling of tiredness and sleepiness after eating a meal, and it can happen to anybody. Several factors can contribute to it, but it is driven by a hormonal shift, specifically an increase in serotonin and melatonin. The body is focused on digesting food, so it is in a sort of rest mode.

Signs of postprandial somnolence are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n