Thanksgiving is a celebration of food, family, and... feeling like you've been hit by a truck
after dinner.

Despite what your grandma may tell you, tryptophan isn't to blame. Not completely at least. Those feelings of sleepiness, brain fog, bloating, and more are all part of the damaging effects of what nutrition scientists call the "post-prandial state". Or in layman's terms, your biology after a meal.

Let's break down the four main effects the postprandial state has on your body:

That extra scoop of stuffing raises blood sugar fast. Insulin kicks in to bring it down but repeated spikes can exhaust your cells and lead to energy crashes (and cravings for pie round two).

Heavy meals temporarily flood your bloodstream with dietary fats, forcing your cells to manage excess triglycerides and LDL cholesterol; a process that fuels oxidative stress.

Dietary

Inflammation
Rich, high-sugar foods activate cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-α, signaling low-grade inflammation throughout your system. It's your body's way of saying, "too much, too fast."

Brain Fog &
Sluggishness

Digestion diverts blood from your brain to your gut. Add oxidative stress, and even your neurons start to slow down.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9868996/

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