Effect of a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet on Postprandial Sleepiness: A Pilot Study

Anastasiia Polianovskaia, Jay T. Sutliffe, Nanette V. Lopez, Joseph Cheung, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Department of Health Sciences, Northern Arizona University

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on June 15, 2024

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundPostprandial sleepiness refers to the state of excessive drowsiness that occurs after consuming a meal. This transient phenomenon is experienced by many individuals, often leading to decreased productivity and impaired cognitive performance. ...