9 drinks to help you sleep better – recommended by expert

May 18, 2023

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Sleep Expert Sammy Margo shared nine drinks she would recommend to help you experience a night of better sleep.

First up, Margo said “cocoa may produce a calming effect”, but she made clear it’s “not to be confused with sugar-heavy hot chocolate”.

The sleep expert elaborated: “Cocoa is one of the by-products used for making chocolate.

“In powder form, it can be added to hot water to make a chocolate-flavoured drink.

“It’s not quite as creamy or sweet as your typical hot chocolate. but that’s why it’s better for sleep.”

While it’s not a quick fix for sleepless nights, for example, it “can help you unwind at night”.

Another drink Margo recommended is a “true classic” – milk – and for good reason to.

Margo explained: “Milk is actually packed with ingredients that make us sleepy.

“Consider tryptophan, for example. Milk contains this amino acid which has been proven to help improve sleep.”

Margo is also a fan of chamomile tea, which is considered “one of the best drinks before bed”.

The herbal brew contains the antioxidant apigenin, which is widely believed to help reduce anxiety and initiate sleep.

Another herbal tea to consider is a flavourful and floral lavender tea.

“It might just be a godsend for those of us who are stressed out and sleep-challenged,” said Margo.

“This herb has a history of use that stems back to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.

“But its status as a drink that helps you sleep is more than just an old wives’ tale.”

Drinks that can help to promote sleep include:

Sammy Margo, the Dreams Sleep Expert, added: “Whilst these drinks are unlikely to be harmful, they may help to improve sleep.

“But none of the below should be regarded as a quick fix, and all need to be considered in the context of a bigger sleep hygiene picture.”

This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk