People often drink a glass of milk before going to bed at night to help them sleep. This seems to have become a habit for many people, thinking that this can ensure the quality of sleep, but is it true that drinking nutrient-rich milk before going to bed will help you sleep better? Can it promote sleep? We all know that when people sleep, various organs of the body also rest. If you drink milk before going to bed, the digestive organs will be awakened again, which is not good for the body. So, what are the disadvantages of drinking milk at night?

1. Disadvantages of drinking milk at night

(1) Increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract

Milk is a nutritional product with high protein content. It also contains a large amount of Calcium and vitamins, if you drink milk before going to bed at night, these substances will enter the gastrointestinal tract, which requires the gastrointestinal tract to work for a long time to digest and absorb them, which will increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and cause people to suffer from indigestion over time.

(2) Do not drink cold milk at night

When drinking milk at night, you must heat it before drinking it. If you drink cold milk, it will make the human body cold and make people sleep at night. Symptoms of cramps or muscle numbness occur during exercise, which is detrimental to your health. In addition, drinking milk at night can easily lead to obesity. If you particularly like to drink it, you can choose sugar-free or low-fat milk, which will reduce the chance of obesity.

(3) Edema will occur

Usually people like to drink milk before going to bed, but this is not done. Drinking milk at this time will cause the elderly to urinate more at night. , many people will develop edema the next day. If you want to drink milk at night, it is best to drink it within an hour after dinner, so that the body has enough time to absorb and utilize the nutrients in the milk.

2. Taboos about drinking milk at night

(1) Milk is rich in animal protein, calcium and a variety of vitamins and minerals, which is very beneficial to the human body. However, milk must also be consumed in moderation. Don’t be greedy for too much, as it will cause certain unhealthy effects. The scientific milk intake every night is about 200-250ml. Excessive drinking at night will cause indigestion and absorption and increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

(2) Patients with uremia and gastrointestinal disorders are not recommended to drink it at night For those who drink milk, because the tolerance to milk in the body is very low, it is easy to cause diarrhea, and the metabolism of the liver and kidneys cannot bear so much protein, which will aggravate the condition.

(3) When drinking milk at night in winter, it is best to heat it up. Do not eat cold milk directly, which will cause people to catch cold and cause sleep cramps and muscle numbness at night. When drinking milk at night, it is best not to drink it close to bedtime. It will cause excessive nocturia and cause edema the next day, which does not look nice. It is recommended to drink a glass of milk about half an hour after dinner to help absorption.

(4) Nighttime is a time when it is very easy to accumulate fat. When drinking milk, try to choose sugar-free and low-fat milk, which is less likely to gain weight. Women who love beauty must pay special attention to this.

3. Five misconceptions about drinking milk

(1) Drinking milk as water

Many people have such a wrong impression that foreigners use milk as water. Drink water, so your health is very good. In fact, it is not the case. Milk is a good thing, but the amount must be controlled. Although milk contains about 70% water, it cannot replace water. Whole milk contains about 3% of animal fat, also known as "bad fat", which contains half of the saturated fatty acids, which are considered to cause arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, thrombotic stroke, breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer. Main ingredients. Therefore, you should not drink too much milk. It is recommended that adults over 3 years old drink 200-300ml (about one cup) a day. If you want to add more dairy products, you can drink a small cup (100ml-150ml) of yogurt, but the total daily intake of dairy products should not exceed 500ml.

(2) The thicker the milk, the more nutritious it is.

Many people think that the thicker the milk, the more nutrients the body will get. This is unscientific.

Some of the so-called "thickness" of milk is because parents put more milk powder and less water when preparing formula milk powder, hoping that the prepared milk will have less water and higher nutrient concentration; others refer to the taste of certain brands of milk. "Thick" actually means that merchants artificially add additives such as flavors, thickeners, and stabilizers to the milk to make the milk taste very fragrant. The correct approach is that formula milk powder has a strict ratio of water to powder when brewing. Parents do not need to deliberately add more milk powder, otherwise the lactose content will exceed the standard and increase the burden on the child's kidneys; the concentration of fresh milk will not make people feel too sticky, and consumers There is no need to blindly pursue a thick and smooth taste.

(3) Milk and eggs are the best breakfast

Many people think that milk and eggs have high nutritional value. If you eat such a breakfast, you will definitely be full of energy throughout the morning. Full of energy. The truth is quite the opposite. Both have high protein content and a strong sense of satiety, making it difficult to eat anything else after eating. In this way, you will be drowsy in the morning because your body lacks the glucose needed for people to work and study. It is the source of power for people to keep their minds clear and energetic. Starchy foods (such as bread, biscuits, snacks, steamed buns) etc.) and fruits can provide glucose to the body. Therefore, it is better to eat milk and eggs separately. Milk, bread with fruits and vegetables or eggs, oatmeal with fruits and vegetables are all good breakfast combinations.

(4) Drink milk on an empty stomach

Many people have the habit of drinking milk on an empty stomach, which is not good. When you are fasting, the concentration of gastric juice is too high. If you drink milk at this time, the protein in the milk will condense into lumps in the stomach, which will affect the digestion and absorption of protein and cause stomach discomfort. Therefore, it is best to drink milk after a meal, or eat some starchy foods while drinking milk to promote the digestion and absorption of milk. Some people are "lactose intolerant" and experience bloating and diarrhea after drinking milk. Such people should not drink large amounts of milk on an empty stomach. They can drink yogurt or low-lactose milk with lactase added.

(5) Drink milk before going to bed to help you sleep

There is still controversy about the time to drink milk. Japanese nutrition experts pointed out that the casein contained in milk can be decomposed to produce elements that can inhibit nerve excitement and promote sleep. In addition, the tryptophan contained in milk also has a calming effect. According to this, people think that milk has a certain effect in promoting sleep, but the content of the above substances in ordinary milk is very small, so whether milk promotes sleep remains to be studied.