Is it normal to become sleepy from ramen noodles?

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It's actually happening right now; I'm about to take a nap when this is over.

Every time I delight in a bowl of ramen noodles, it never fails to put me to sleep. I could be wide awake on a beautiful sunny afternoon; a little while after diving into those noodles, I'll feel as tired as I would on a rainy night.

Now, I know people can get a tad dim on a full stomach, but this is more potent. In fact, this story is the only thing keeping me up at the moment. Err, hold on a second...

I forgot what I was going to say next. It's in here somewhere... Hmm. By now I'm starting to doze off, but I've just gone too far to cancel out now.

That being said, is it normal for ramen noodles to make me this sleepy? I'll leave that up to you. As for me, I need a little rest. Night everyone!

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago | pl

    Carbs have that effect

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  • rin
    11 years ago | pl

    It's in the flavor packets... 0.o

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    • Avant-Garde
      11 years ago | pl

      It must be the sodium!

      Every time, I eat some ramen I get so sleepy afterwards, that I can barely function!

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  • suckonthis9
    11 years ago | pl

    Stirring the pot is causing self-hypnosis.

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  • DeadPixel
    11 years ago | pl

    Maybe if it's all you eat? o_o

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    • mtg710
      11 years ago | pl

      While my diet's not the greatest, I only eat ramen once every few days or so.

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  • ishotoscar
    11 years ago | pl

    Ramen noodles have high levels of MSG, which can effect people in many ways. It gives me a horrible headache. Maybe that just puts you to sleep. :P

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  • chicken471bologna
    11 years ago | pl

    That's just retarded!

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    11 years ago | pl

    What kind of ramen?

    The crappy stuff you buy in a freeze dried box or the real stuff?

    (yes the ramen in Japan is nothing like the instant crap stuff in the US)

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    • Malaglinir
      11 years ago | pl

      He's obviously talking about the instant stuff. People usually make it a point to note that it's authentic ramen unless they live in Japan or something. He didn't.

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      • mtg710
        11 years ago | pl

        Yes, I am talking about the instant stuff. As much as I'd like to try real ramen, I don't have much access to authentic Japanese food.

        P.S. "She" didn't point it out. ;)

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    • shuggy-chan
      11 years ago | pl

      i know it one of the first things i want to do if i ever get to go.

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
        11 years ago | pl

        pretty good stuff too. my bf's apartment use to be maybe... 100 feet from one. ;-)

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        • shuggy-chan
          11 years ago | pl

          mannn, i swear your one of the few people on here i always think gets cooler the more i read their posts, LOL keep up the good work lol

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago | pl

    Happens to me every time I eat thai-food or sushi
    (at least it makes falling asleep early quite easy)

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago | pl

    It could be the carbs or maybe it's the sodium level?

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  • Energy
    11 years ago | pl

    Hm, that does not seem to happen to me when I eat them, Interesting..

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