A member asked:

Could drinking a small vanilla shake on an empty stomach increase heart rate? sugar? rhr normally low 60s now 78.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Heart rate: When you eat, some blood shunts to the intestine to faciliatate digestion. In some people this can be associated with an increase in heart rate.

Answered 2/15/2015

3.4k views

Thank

Not usually: It may be the effect of the environment.....the person with whom you were having the shake.

Answered 2/15/2015

3.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more