The #1 Drink a Sleep Doctor Says To Sip During the Day for a Better Night's Rest

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https://www.wellandgood.com/green-tea-for-sleep/

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We caught up with Michael Breus, PhD, leading sleep specialist known as “The Sleep Doctor" and clinical psychologist, to better understand why he considers green tea the best drink to sip before bed for restful sleep.

Why drinking green tea can help you sleep better
“Drinking green tea throughout the day—yes, rather than at night—may be helpful for reducing fatigue and increasing sleep quality," says Dr. Breus. "This is because of a compound in green tea called L-theanine, which helps your brain relax by reducing stress-related hormones and neuron excitement." If you regularly consume green tea and do it several hours before bedtime, you can still reap its sleep-inducing benefits without the caffeine buzz (...or the need to wake up in the middle of the night to pee).

One small caveat is that you should be mindful of the type of green tea you pick up at the store. “Make sure you're drinking a lower-caffeine green tea, if possible—some blends of green tea, particularly matcha, have high caffeine content. This may keep you awake if you drink it too late,” Dr. Breus says. Research suggests that green tea with reduced caffeine is particularly beneficial when it comes to reducing stress and improving sleep quality. A few low-caffeine green tea options include Organic Hojicha Tea or Organic Orange Spice Tea.

More at link. The Dr. explains that low-caf green tea releases both sertonin & dopamine, as well as promoting alpha (relaxed state of awareness) brain waves. These findings have the pogential to alleviate depression & anxiety, as SSRIs are reuptake inhibitors for one or both.

I'm on board. Looking for low caf green tea...on the hunt.

Enjoy!