sleep disturbances?

Question

Is drinking wine at dinnertime considered a potential cause of sleep disturbance?

Answer 1

I have heard that it is, but I react differently to it than that. Typically, it puts me out for at least two or three hours, depending on how much I have had. Of course, whether or not this is the reason I wake up later (or if I would have awakened anyway) is the $64 question.

Answer 2

you didn't mention what wine , try switching to red wine It is more tranquilizing, (only an assumption that you drink white cause most women i know only drink white). You could obviously skip a day or two of alcohol and see how the sleep goes, might be a different cause.

Answer 3

Yes, here is the low down. A patient may feel as if they sleep better, but the truth is it is not good for your sleep. Here is why: Alcohol causes freguent awakenings, particulary in REM sleep in the latter half of the night, increased in slow-wave sleep, it increasing sleep fragmentation and decreases total sleep time.

Answer 4

Yes, especially in women over 35. The older we get, the longer it takes the liver to metabolize alcohol. Alcoholic drinks can help you to fall asleep but they often cause waking up during the night.

Answer 5

It's generally recommended that you avoid alcohol within 4 hours of bedtime (as well as caffeine and nicotine). It can affect your sleep poorly, especially if you have some underlying sleep disorder, like sleep apnea.

Incidentally, it's national sleep awareness week, so it's a good time to learn a little more about it!

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/site/c.huIXKjM0IxF/b.2417141/k.C60C/Welcome.htm