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How does eating carbohydrates affect sleep? does it really make you sleepier?thxx a lot

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Carbohydrates: One carbohydrate, glucose, is primary source of energy for the brain, hence when snacking at night, there is more activation & less sleep.

Answered 5/18/2013

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