1. Does drinking milk tea cause insomnia? Why can't you sleep after drinking milk tea?
Milk tea is a popular beverage widely loved by Vietnamese people. The main ingredients of milk tea are milk and tea, which have antioxidant properties, and it can also be served with other toppings such as milk foam, cheese foam, boba, and various jellies.
However, to cut costs and enhance flavor, some sellers add chemical flavorings, tea flavorings, non-dairy creamer, etc. These substances can cause cardiovascular diseases and cholesterol disorders. In addition, the sugar content in milk tea is quite high, and drinking it frequently and in large quantities is not good for the body.
The question here is, besides the above harms, does drinking milk tea cause insomnia? If so, what is the reason?
In fact, many people experience dizziness or insomnia after drinking milk tea, or in other words, they are "milk tea-sensitive" due to a reaction to the caffeine content in tea – a stimulant. Additionally, some other factors that cause insomnia after drinking milk tea include:
- Drinking it close to bedtime will easily cause insomnia because there isn't enough time to metabolize all the caffeine in the tea.
- Drinking milk tea with excessively high caffeine content.
- Milk tea with high sugar content stimulates the body to produce adrenaline, causing tension and insomnia.
- Being overly sensitive to caffeine.
Furthermore, drinking milk tea can also cause bloating and indigestion, leading to insomnia. Therefore, to get good sleep, you should not drink milk tea close to bedtime, and avoid milk tea with a strong tea flavor or excessive sweetness. If you are overly sensitive to caffeine, it's best not to drink milk tea at all.
So, what should you do if you experience insomnia after drinking milk tea? The section below will continue to answer this question and suggest the most effective solutions.
2. What to do if you can't sleep after drinking milk tea?
What should you do if you accidentally drink milk tea and experience insomnia? Ru9 suggests some ways you can effectively and quickly alleviate this condition.
Completely relax your mind
One way to overcome insomnia caused by drinking milk tea is to relax your mind. Start by lying down and relaxing, putting aside any work, life pressures, or worries to achieve a completely comfortable feeling.
At this point, the effect of neuroinhibitors will be reduced, making it easier for you to fall asleep.
Drink warm water 30 minutes before bedtime
High caffeine content is the main cause of insomnia when drinking milk tea, especially in the evening.
To overcome this, you can drink a glass of warm water about 30 minutes before bedtime to dilute the caffeine and reduce the effect of this stimulant. Alternatively, you can also drink warm milk if you prefer not to drink plain water.
Take a warm bath before bedtime
What to do if you can't sleep after drinking milk tea? One tip to solve the problem of difficulty sleeping after accidentally drinking milk tea at night is to take a warm bath about 1-2 hours before bed. This has been proven by experts to be effective in relaxing the mind, thereby helping you fall asleep more easily.
Change to a suitable sleeping position
You might not know that your sleeping position greatly affects the quality of your sleep. If the position is not suitable or uncomfortable, it will be harder to sleep. According to research, lying on your back with your head elevated on a pillow of moderate height is the most suitable for good sleep. However, you should avoid sleeping on your stomach or side, as this can compress your neck and chest, causing neck and shoulder pain upon waking.
Create a suitable sleeping environment
A suitable sleeping environment requires moderate darkness and reasonable quietness. You need to create an environment away from electronic devices, cool, and with low light to facilitate deeper sleep. Additionally, you should choose bed linen, pillows, and mattresses that are soft, breathable for hot weather, and especially have good elasticity to increase comfort during sleep.
You can refer to the basic Nest foam mattress from the Ru9 brand, one of the perfect choices for sleep trusted by many customers.
With excellent elasticity from 2 carefully researched premium layers, it provides natural and effective spinal support, combined with a cool Tencel cover. The Nest mattress offers an absolute feeling of relaxation, suitable for all consumers from young to old. Additionally, the materials used to construct the mattress are certified safe and meet all international testing standards.
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Through the information above, you have understood the cause of difficulty sleeping and insomnia when drinking milk tea, and also know effective and easy methods to overcome insomnia after drinking milk tea. However, to ensure the quality of your sleep and mental health, you should limit the consumption of milk tea or other caffeinated beverages before bedtime. Instead, you can drink chamomile tea, ginger tea, milk, or other beneficial beverages to sleep deeper.
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