Written by Enas Al-Banna, Thursday, June 29, 2023 12:00 AM
Green tea A drink widely known for its benefits, as it boosts metabolism, helps us feel relaxed and calm, but does it help us sleep and is it good to drink it before bed?
Experts say that there are some benefits to drinking tea at night, but it may also come with many downsides.
What are its effects on sleep?
Some people have claimed that green tea has helped them sleep better at night and also wake up refreshed in the morning. Experts say that just one cup of green tea may promote good sleep, as the theanine in this drink is what promotes sleep, and is also the compound that helps with sleep. Reducing stress-related hormones, and reduces the excitation of nerve cells in the brain. Other benefits are that it can improve cognitive function, help eliminate toxins, protect against cancer, and can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes as well as heart disease.
Caffeine can be a hindrance
But, as mentioned earlier, it also comes with many negative aspects, as green tea contains caffeine although the amount present is very small, one cup may contain 30 mg, but it affects our brain and body. It is said that consuming caffeine after half an hour or one hour may affect your sleep. It may also stimulate some other sensation such as alertness, concentration and excitement which makes it difficult for people to fall asleep.
It can increase nighttime awakenings
Because of the caffeine content, you may end up walking in the middle of your sleep to go to the bathroom. Its diuretic effect may cause dehydration. Another point is that it will take up to an hour for the caffeine to be fully effective, and this can also wake you up in the middle right after you sleep.
2023-06-28 21:00:00
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