KOMPAS.com – Adequate and quality sleep is very important for overall health.
Lack of sleep can have a negative impact on physical and mental health, and increase the risk of diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
One factor that can influence sleep quality is your choice of food and drink because it can cause lack of sleep
Foods and drinks that make it difficult to sleep
Here are six types of food and drinks that can make it difficult for you to sleep at night:
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1. Caffeinated food and drinks
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that increases alertness and energy. Consuming caffeinated foods and drinks, such as coffee, black tea, energy drinks, chocolate, and foods containing kola nuts, can disrupt sleep patterns.
Research shows that consuming caffeine, even six hours before bed, can lengthen the time it takes to fall asleep and reduce the total duration of sleep.
Some people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine than others due to genetic factors. Therefore, reducing caffeine consumption, especially near bedtime, is highly recommended to improve sleep quality.
