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[Archive] Thanksgiving & The Food Coma

The Curious Clinicians

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The Science Behind the Thanksgiving Food Coma

This chapter delves into the science of post-Thanksgiving meal sleepiness, often referred to as a 'food coma.' It clarifies the impact of carbohydrate-rich foods on insulin and neurotransmitter levels, while debunking the myth that turkey is the sole culprit behind holiday drowsiness.

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