Endocrinologist Pavel Baranov explained why sometimes after a dense dinner I want to sleep. According to him, it all depends on the hypothalamus brain department, which produces an orexin substance (neuropeptide or protein neurotiator). It is responsible for wakefulness, excitement and appetite, he told the publication Men’s Health.
Baranov explained that the substance determines the effect of metabolism, circadian rhythms and sleep on the body’s condition. “The legacy neurons excite the brain departments, playing an important role in wakefulness, including those that regulate the production of dopamine, norepinephrine, histamine and acetylcholine,” the doctor explained. Orecin enhances hunger and interacts with substances that form it. Hormone Leptin, which is responsible for energy exchange, inhibits neuropeptide, and Grethin and low blood glucose levels – stimulate.
Tight snack with an abundance of carbohydrates (especially simple) suppresses the legsin and causes the craving to sleep. To avoid this, the endocrinologist advises to distribute carbohydrates into several food meals during the day, each food intake to fill proteins, fats and carbohydrates (preferably with a low glycemic index). It is also important to reduce the level of adipose tissue, as the larger the fat, the greater the leptin, which inhibits the legacy neurons.
Earlier, the surgeon, hepatologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences Dmitry Monks in the conversation told that drowsiness in the daytime turned out to be a sign of dangerous pathology. According to the specialist, drowsiness during the day and insomnia at night may indicate problems with an important gastrointestinal organ.