Milk is a great source of nutrients, is healthy for your bones, and has even more benefits if you drink it before bed. For example, it can help you fall asleep faster, sleep soundly without waking up in the middle of the night, and even increase weight loss.
We think that drinking a delicious glass of milk before bed is a very easy way to make our lives a little healthier, so we will definitely give it a try!
Milk Has Compounds That Can Improve Your Sleep Quality
Several studies in people and animals have shown that drinking milk can help you sleep better. Milk contains tryptophan and melatonin, which can help you fall asleep more easily and quickly.
Tryptophan plays an important role in the production of serotonin, which in turn improves your mood, can help you relax, and also acts as a precursor to melatonin.
Melatonin helps regulate your circadian rhythm and prepares you for sleep.
Research has shown that taking melatonin and tryptophan supplements can reduce anxiety and depression that can worsen during sleep.
Milk Is A Great Source Of Protein
If you eat dinner too early before bed, you may have trouble sleeping through the night. If you want to avoid waking up in the middle of the night because your stomach is rumbling with hunger, try drinking milk before going to bed.
There’s A Psychological Aspect To Drinking Milk Before Bed
To some extent, drinking milk before bed can help you fall asleep because it becomes a nightly ritual that helps you relax and get ready for bed.
Another theory is that warm milk can remind you to drink milk before bed as a child, which can bring back fond memories and have a calming effect.
It Can Help You Lose Weight
If you make drinking milk your ritual to help you fall asleep and it works, it can help you lose weight. Poor quality of sleep can cause you to gain weight, so improving your sleep can help you regain your normal weight.
Since milk is also rich in nutritious protein, it’s a good substitute for late-night snacks, which can also cause you to gain weight.
It Can Increase Lean Muscle Mass
Milk contains proteins called casein and whey. Several studies have shown that consuming casein and whey protein at night can increase muscle protein synthesis at night.
Disclaimer: be aware, though, that you could be lactose-intolerant and not realize it. Some of the symptoms include bloating, gas, and cramps.
Do you drink milk before going to bed? Do you prefer hot or cold? Does it help you fall asleep?
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