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Do not lie down after eating because it can be dangerous for your health. Maybe after a big meal, most people will sit for a while waiting for the food in the stomach to drop.
But, there are also some people who lean back after eating. Some of them even lay down some time after eating. If you do it often, from now on, stop the habit because it has the potential to trigger several dangerous diseases.
Summarizing from various sources, here are the dangers that lurk if you often lay down after eating, and solutions to avoid them.
Do not lie down after eating, this is the danger
Stomach Acid Rises
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Launching from Healthline, often lying down after eating can trigger an increase in stomach acid and cause a feeling of comfort in the stomach. Especially if you have a history of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) or acid reflux disease.
GERD is a digestive disorder. This disorder occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus. This throat channel connects the throat to the stomach.
If you have this condition, the lining of the esophagus can become irritated by stomach acid reflux. Acidic foods such as tomatoes and oranges, or spicy foods may be very annoying. Meanwhile, chocolate, peppermint, and alcohol can aggravate GERD and heartburn.
Interferes with Sleep Quality
Do not lie down after eating because it will interfere with sleep quality. If you eat too much or consume trigger foods heartburn before bedtime, it also has the potential to cause sleep to be disturbed.
Because, reflux symptoms can cause chest discomfort, and a bitter taste in the mouth. If this condition occurs during bedtime, of course you will find it difficult to close your eyes until falling asleep.
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Insomnia
In addition, insomnia can also occur if you consume chocolate, coffee, or tea close to bedtime. Because, this type of food or drink contains caffeine.
The caffeine content in it blocks adenosine, a chemical that can induce sleepiness. Caffeine can also increase the urge to urinate at night. This condition is called nocturia.
Indeed, not everyone feels sensitive to caffeine. However, if you feel sensitive then you should reconsider starting to limit it.
Good Time to Lay Down After Meal
Do not lie down after eating because it can endanger health. According to nutritionists, a good time to lie down after eating is about 3 hours apart from mealtime.
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With a duration of three hours allows digestion to work optimally when moving stomach contents to the small intestine. So, it can prevent heartburn or insomnia problems at night.
Meanwhile, another study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, states that, before lying down, patients with GERD disorders should wait three hours after eating.
After finishing eating, you can do light activities first, for example cleaning the house, or washing dishes.
Can also do light exercise such as walking which can provide healthy benefits. Just 10 minutes of walking leisurely after eating is beneficial for health.
Including improving the digestive tract, improving heart health, regulating blood pressure properly. In addition, managing blood sugar levels, and can lose weight.
Don’t lie down after eating if you often complain of digestive problems after eating. We recommend that you try consulting a doctor to get recommendations for lifestyle changes. As well as a good and appropriate treatment. (Eva/R3/HR-Online)
Editor : Eva Latifah
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