Do you drink a warm glass of milk before you go bed?

Ricochet J · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:23

I've been doing this recently and seen a massive improvement in my sleep. I no longer toss and turn. I just clonk out within ten minutes when i'm in bed in a deep sleep ready for the next morning feeling refreshed.
If you haven't done so, you should try it

Oh, and Horlicks also works wonders too

Glaucus · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:24

No. is there any proof in this. Or is a placebo and a routine. A routine is the key for sleeping well.

Greenlizard0 · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:24

Yeap I remembered to try this recently and it certainly works for me. A half pint of cold milk is awesome.

Fuzz · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:25

off to grab a glass now

Keyser Soze · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:26

I usually have tea or coffee before bed, it doesn't keep me awake

Mark A · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:26

No but i often have a bowl of cereal with milk. Cant say Ive noticed any difference though.

Rainmaker · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:32

Yes, there's science behind it. Warm milk contains a decent amount of tryptophan, which boosts serotonin (5-HT) production in the brain upon ingestion. Serotonin (amongst other neurotransmitters) regulates the body's sleep/waking cycle and thus a boost at bedtime can help you nod off

Moredhel · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:33

I would do that if I wanted to be violently ill before bed. I can't stand milk.

Ricochet J · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:34

Moredhel said:
I would do that if I wanted to be violently ill before bed. I can't stand milk.

Does that mean you can't enjoy Coco Pops?

Mr Kingston · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:35

Ricochet J said:
Does that mean you can't enjoy Coco Pops?

gutted if he cant i love coco pops

Helios1234 · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:36

I eat cereal without milk, I don't like it going all soggy.

caff · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:42

Ricochet J said:
I've been doing this recently and seen a massive improvement in my sleep.

Yet you're posting at 12.30am - I'm suspicious...

Ricochet J · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:43

caff said:
Yet you're posting at 12.30am - I'm suspicious...

This is my 9.00 pm

pingwing · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:44

Helios1234 said:
I eat cereal without milk, I don't like it going all soggy.

you havnt tried coco pops mega munchers! makes milk the single best thing in the universe!

Pops the monkey is our family hero......

Azza · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:45

Warm milk is horrid.

Subterranean · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:48

I have tried it and it didn't make me particularly more sleepy.

Sinny · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:50

Azza said:
Warm milk is horrid.

+1, i can understand people using horlicks to sleep if it works or not even though i cant stand it. I just drink a glass of water to stop me from being dehydrated and it works fine

Helios1234 · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:52

pingwing said:
you havnt tried coco pops mega munchers! makes milk the single best thing in the universe!

Pops the monkey is our family hero......

I guess I may have to try this.

pds · 16 Sep 2008 at 00:53

Don't get me wrong I like milk (cold) but do you ever suddenly think about where it actually comes from?

I do that with meat sometimes too and I look at it think this was actually living flesh from an animal :confused:

Maybe I'm turning vedgy

I soon forget and finish my meal

lord filbuster · 16 Sep 2008 at 01:17

Rainmaker said:
Yes, there's science behind it. Warm milk contains a decent amount of tryptophan, which boosts serotonin (5-HT) production in the brain upon ingestion. Serotonin (amongst other neurotransmitters) regulates the body's sleep/waking cycle and thus a boost at bedtime can help you nod off

Urban myth i'm afraid. There isn't enough tryptophan in milk to increase the levels in your brain. There was a similar thing about the turkey at christmas/thanksgiving making you drowsy, because it has a fair amount of tryptophan in it. I think i saw it on a Penn and Teller episode, you need to drink 4 gallons of milk to get a sedative dose. I can't stand warm milk, tastes really wierd.