meat sweats

ELI5 Why do humans get the "meat sweats" after consuming a large portion of meat in one sitting?

ELI5 Why do humans get the "meat sweats" after consuming a large portion of meat in one sitting? Lofi_While_I_Sleep 2025

The phenomena of meat sweats — the tendency to sweat excessively after consuming substantial amounts of meat — was perhaps solidified into pop culture fame by none other than Joey Tribbiani of "Friends." In a 2001 Thanksgiving episode of the sitcom, he exclaimed, "Here come the meat sweats!" just after finishing an entire turkey by himself.

Yes, the "Meat Sweats" Are Real — Here's How to Avoid Them Melanie Whyte 2024

“Meat sweats” is a colloquial term that describes a physiological response to consuming a large quantity of meat. When a person experiences meat sweats, they perspire excessively shortly after eating a substantial amount of meat.

What are meat sweats? Causes and prevention Zia Sherrell, MPH 2023