Why You Shouldn't Drink Water Before Bed: It's Not a Harmless Habit

03.05.2024 07:17

Many people are used to drinking a glass (or even a couple of glasses) of plain water before going to bed.

They think that there is nothing wrong with this habit.

Some people are even convinced that drinking liquids late in the evening has a positive effect on their condition.

On the one hand, there is some truth in this.

On the other hand, there is one negative aspect that may well force a considerable number of people to give up the “harmless” habit.

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Why is drinking water before bed dangerous?

If a person drinks too much water late in the evening, his sleep may well not be restful.

It's all about excess fluid in the body. Most likely, you will wake up at night and want to go to the toilet.

Sleep interruption is not a good thing. It is advisable to avoid such a phenomenon.

What to do if you really want to drink?

You need to understand the following: if the body “gave a clear signal”, then you cannot ignore it.

If you feel very thirsty before bed, you can drink some water. And even should. The main thing is not to overdo it.

And yet, you need to learn to drink water in such a way that by late evening there is no need for a large volume of it.

Drink enough water in the morning, afternoon and early evening. Two hours before bed is the time when it is not advisable to drink too much liquid.

And a quarter of an hour before the start of a night's rest is a period when it is better to do without water altogether.

Earlier, the doctor told which water is healthier .

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. Why is drinking water before bed dangerous?
  2. What to do if you really want to drink?