Doctors named the worst foods for a snack before bed

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Sleep is vital for health , because it plays a key role in such important functions as the growth and recovery of muscles, the work of the immune system and memory. A new study suggests that a lack of quality sleep can increase the risk of dementia and heart problems. According to somnologist Michael Breus, the worst choice would be food that provokes gastrointestinal disorders. For many, it is spicy food or products that cause mild allergies.

“But a more serious culprit of sleep disturbance is the fluctuation of blood sugar levels, which is responsible for waking up in the early hours. Carbohydrates tend to make people sleepy by increasing serotonin levels,” he added.

Spikes in blood glucose levels can occur during sleep, but according to a study by the Sleep Foundation, in healthy people this the process is usually not disturbing. In fact, regardless of whether a person sleeps at night or not, sugar levels naturally rise due to circadian rhythms.

For this reason, any sugary food or drink, including alcohol, should be avoided before bed. , said doctor Teralyn Sell. She explained that when blood sugar levels drop, adrenaline is released. “You'll notice that you can't sleep well or wake up at 2 a.m. because of the adrenaline rush in the background of reactive hypoglycemia. Also, while alcohol can help you fall asleep, it also disrupts every phase of sleep, making you sleep fitfully,” she added.