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Hello, i'm a 26, fit, and a healthy female. i eat clean & exercise 5 days a week. lately, my heart rate increases after a meal. why is this? thanks!
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Meals and pulse: When we eat, blood to intestines increases. Blood elsewhere can decrease. If you are a bit dehydrated, this change will be more noticeable. Of course, caffeine will raise heart rate.
Answered 9/12/2014
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