This is the reason why we are often feel sleepy while fasting

News24xx.com - The body often feels weak and sometimes often drowsy during fasting. As a result, the activity done becomes not optimal.

Sleep Doctors from Medistra Hospital, dr Rimawati Tedjasukmana, SpS explained that sleepiness can be caused, among others, due to lack of sleep during the month of fasting."Lack of sleep, Wake up for the sahur, so the duration of sleep is less than usual" said dr Rima.

Other causes, according to Dr. Rima is hypoglycemia or decreased blood sugar levels so people will feel sleepy and tired. That's why sometimes we often feel sleepy during the day or before break the fasting, when the blood sugar starts to thin.

In addition, according to Dr. Rima, there are several types of foods that can trigger the drowsiness, which are the carbohydrates and sweet foods. Simple sugar is absorbed too quickly by the body can trigger spike in blood sugar levels.

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