Unveiling the Sleep-Inducing Magic of Warm Milk: Peptides at Play

Why Does Warm Milk Make You Sleepy? Hint: It’s Not Just the Tryptophan

Kristie Leong M.D.
BeingWell
Published in
4 min readJan 22, 2024

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Ah, the timeless ritual of a warm glass of milk before bed. Some people swear by it for sleep. I’ve often wondered if there was more to this cozy custom than just tradition. And it turns out there is.

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Kristie Leong M.D.
BeingWell

Family physician who believes proper nutrition for optimal health & disease prevention. https://www.histaminedoctor.com