We all know that drinking milk before bed helps with sleep. But it should be noted that this is not suitable for everyone.
This is because after falling asleep, healthy people usually do not drink water, so the amount of urine produced at night naturally decreases and the urine becomes more concentrated. Milk contains a relatively high amount of calcium. Drinking milk before sleep can cause the concentration of calcium in the urine to suddenly increase in a short period. Therefore, for patients with urinary system stones, there is a risk of aggravating the condition.
In addition, although milk is a healthy beverage, it cannot replace water. For healthy individuals, drinking 250ml to 500ml of milk daily is sufficient to meet the body's needs. Excessive milk intake can lead to increased urinary calcium excretion. For individuals prone to kidney stones, this can easily trigger their formation. Some patients with reflux esophagitis should also be cautious. The protein, fat, and sugar in milk can stimulate gastric acid secretion. Drinking it on an empty stomach over a long period at night may damage the stomach and worsen reflux symptoms.