Warm Milk for Better Sleep

A traditional home remedy believed to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality, often consumed before bed.
Category
Activity
Where to get
Available everywhere dairy products are sold.
Applicable for
Milk
calcium, protein
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Warm Milk FAQ

What is warm milk & why is it important?

Warm milk provides an abundance of vitamins, energy, proteins, minerals, and other nutrients. All around the world, milk is consumed by humans different animals such as cows, buffalo, camels, etc. Other types of non-dairy milk include cashew milk, soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, etc. Milk helps to strengthen bones and promotes growth.

Does milk have to be warm?

As for the temperature of the milk, there aren’t any studies that suggest milk has to be warm in order for any of its psychological or physiological effects to kick in. When asked, Zheng said that the warmth of the milk may help raise our internal body temperatures up, which in turn increases our blood circulation and helps relax the body.

How do you make warm milk healthier?

Adding nutritious ingredients to your warm milk can boost health benefits as well as flavor. Stir a dash of ginger and cinnamon into your milk as it heats for "gingerbread" milk. Both spices come packed with antioxidants and might even help lower your cholesterol, though more research is needed to know for sure.

What is warm milk?

Warm milk is milk that has been heated above room temperature. It is commonly used as a nightcap for children and people who abstain from alcohol. Its effectiveness as such is disputed. Warm milk is commonly touted as a sleep aid for those who do not drink alcohol, such as children and those abstaining for religious reasons.

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