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What foods to eat before going to bed can cause insomnia

Asked by:Borg

Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 08:28 AM

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  • Brielle Brielle

    Mar 30, 2026

     

      1. cheese

      Nutrition experts say that cheese contains a large amount of the amino acid tyrosine, and tyrosine in the human body can help produce brain tissue. nerve Transmits the substance dopamine, making people's brains more awake and making it more difficult to fall asleep.

      2、coffee due to drinks

      As we all know, caffeine has been considered the culprit of insomnia for many years, but American registered dietitian Michelle Dudash said that although caffeine does not add any energy to the body, it is indeed a stimulant that increases the body's alertness and makes it difficult to sleep.

      3. Spicy food

      Eating too many spicy foods for dinner can cause sleep problems. Heartburn patients who eat spicy food for dinner will aggravate their condition and affect their sleep after lying down. Therefore, experts suggest that you should eat spicy food sooner rather than later throughout the day.

      4. Ginseng tea

      Some herbal teas can help you sleep. But it’s best not to add ginseng. Some people have no reaction after drinking ginseng tea, but others experience insomnia and increased blood pressure. Experts suggest that it is best not to drink ginseng tea within a few hours before going to bed.

      5. Processed or smoked meat

      Experts say processed meats contain large amounts of tyrosine, which causes the brain to produce the stimulating release of dopamine. In addition to disrupting sleep, processed or smoked meats are also the worst healthy of junk food.

      6. Alcohol

      Alcohol has a sedative effect, but surprisingly drinking can make it difficult to fall asleep at night. Experts say that many people use alcohol to relax their body and mind. In fact, alcohol prevents the body from entering the REM (rapid eye movement) deep sleep stage. Because of this, many people fall asleep after drinking but still feel groggy the next day.

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