Sleep plays a vital role in both your physical and mental health. This is why it is important to get enough sleep not just sleep but good quality sleep. According to Healthline, drinking milk before going to bed at night has immense benefits on the quality of your sleep....CONTINUE READING
You might be wondering, why is sleep so important for my health? During sleep your brain forms new neural pathways, your body rests and your memory becomes stronger. Lack of quality sleep has been linked to health conditions such as obesity. Mental health conditions can also be worsened by lack of quality sleep. One way of getting good quality sleep at night is by having a glass of milk before going to bed. Initially having a glass of milk before bed was a traditional practice but it has shown its benefits in sleep and it is now medically accepted. In this article we will highlight some of the health benefits of drinking milk before going to bed as well as the best type of milk to drink at night.
Health benefits of drinking milk before sleeping at night include;
1. Helps to promote healthy sleep cycle
Milk contains tryptophan and melatonin; both are compounds which help to facilitate quality sleep. Tryptophan plays a role in promoting the production of serotonin, a hormone which helps in the production of the hormone melatonin. This acts as a cycle because melatonin helps to prepare your body for sleep and regulate the circadian rhythm also known as sleep cycle.
2. Helps you fall asleep faster
Drinking milk before going to bed helps you fall asleep faster. Studies have shown that drinking milk before going to bed has an impact on the sleep and people who drank milk before sleeping had quality sleep.
What is the best type of milk to drink before going to bed?
There are a lot of debates on the best type of milk to drink before bed. While some argue that cold milk is the best, many believe that warm milk is best to drink before bed. However, studies show that the temperature of the milk has nothing to do with its effect on sleep. This means that you can have whatever type of milk you prefer before going to sleep
