Food Coma

The term originated in regard to the American tradition of Thanksgiving , in which overindulgence is typically compounded by the Soporific effects of Tryptophan , a sleep-inducing agent found in Turkey .

See also Indian Buffet

CAUSE

A biological mechanism known as the Shell-core Effect causes the Circulatory System to redirect bloodflow from the extremities to vital core-level processes (i.e., regulating core body temperature). As a result, the brain's intake of oxygenated blood is restricted so that the stomach can Metabolize large quantities of complex carbohydrates.

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