Why does lager make me tired

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We ask that you report content that you in good faith believe violates the above rules by clicking the Flag link next to the offending comment or by filling out this form. New comments are only accepted for 3 days from the date of publication. Sign up. Duck and spiced apple galette. While a drink can help you relax before bed so you get to sleep faster, alcohol is far from being a reliable or even safe sleep aid. First, alcohol affects everyone differently because of a slew of factors, like age, biological sex, and body composition, just to name a few.

Also, research shows that people can develop a tolerance to this boozy method within three nights, causing you to need a larger amount of alcohol to get the same effect. Finally, regular drinking has been linked to insomnia and other sleep disorders , especially later in life. They can rule out any underlying cause for your insomnia and recommend the best treatment for you. Having the occasional nightcap to unwind is no biggie and may help you fall asleep faster.

Just keep in mind that alcohol affects everyone differently. Drinking too much is likely to have the opposite effect and leave you feeling groggy and possibly hungover the next day. Adrienne Santos-Longhurst is a Canada-based freelance writer and author who has written extensively on all things health and lifestyle for more than a decade.

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Is it the hops? It can't be the just alcohol - wine and vodka don't make me sleepy like beer. Has anyone else noticed this effect? Are there any styles or brands of beer that make you less sleepy than others?

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