What Eating Honey Before Bed Each Night Does to Your Body

2.Sleep Soundly:

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Feeling drowsy after holiday turkey comes from tryptophan. Honey also supplies tryptophan, and a little before bed may improve rest. A warm caffeine free tea with honey can be a simple ritual. A mild insulin rise helps move tryptophan into the brain, where it becomes serotonin then melatonin, guiding the sleep cycle. Gentle overnight sugar release may prevent dips that wake you. Many suggest a teaspoon of raw honey 30 minutes before lights out.