The chemistry of festive excess: Video reveals the reactions going on in your gut when you cram in too much turkey

The American Chemical Society explains the chemistry of eating too much In the video on their Reactions page they detail the processes taking place Our stomach has a finite size and squeezes other organs when it's full Ingesting air and gas can also lead to people feeling more bloated And our brain also sends out hormones to warn us to stop eating

By Jonathan O'Callaghan for MailOnline

Published: 07:30 EST, 25 November 2014 | Updated: 11:03 EST, 25 November 2014

Christmas is just around the corner, and for many of us that means spending days lounging about with bloated stomachs and nursing hangovers after one too many.

But whats the science behind such over-indulging and why do our bodies feel so full after eating too much?

The answer is revealed in a video that explains why too much turkey during the festive period can leave you unable to swallow another morsel of food.

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The American Chemical Society has explained the chemistry of eating too much. In the video on their Reactions page they detail the processes taking place (illustrated) when we over-indulge in certain foods. Our stomach has a finite size and squeezes other organs when it's full

The video was created by the American Chemical Societys YouTube channel Reactions.

They explain that, when you eat a big meal, part of the reason you can feel full is down to the size of your stomach.

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The chemistry of festive excess: Video reveals the reactions going on in your gut when you cram in too much turkey