It can cause obesity, weight gain, dyslipidemia, elevated blood glucose, and prolonged gastric emptying leading to indigestion. It is also possible to induce strokes in older patients.
Sleeping right after eating mainly affects one’s body shape. After eating, the body’s metabolism slows down, and sleeping right away can lead to fat accumulation over time, which in turn can lead to higher blood pressure, higher blood sugar, and dyslipidemia.
In addition, sleeping right after eating can affect digestion, leading to reduced digestive capacity, which can lead to indigestion and, over time, to various stomach problems.
Full meals before going to bed redistribute the blood in the body, and a lot of blood is distributed in the gastrointestinal tract, so the blood supply to the brain is relatively inadequate, which can cause the risk of stroke, and the reduced blood supply to the heart muscle can also cause myocardial ischemia.
So it’s a good idea to walk slowly for about 30 minutes after a meal to improve digestion, help with weight loss, and reduce cardiovascular complications.