A good number of people keep a glass of water on their nightstands to either sip before bed or during the night or first thing in the morning.
It’s not uncommon to feel thirsty before going to sleep.
Some medications can exacerbate dry mouth and thirst during bedtime.
Drinking water aids overall bodily functions by helping to maintain temperature balance and promote good metabolism.
Going beyond quenching thirst, drinking water before bed offers several other benefits:
Hydration helps sleep stages
Research have suggests that staying well-hydrated that can improve the efficiency of one’s sleep.
Better hydration aids deeper sleep, which helps recovery from workouts and prepares the body for the next day.
Water could have a calming effect
Sipping water before bed helps in regulating body temperature.
It can also create a sense of relaxation, easing the transition from wakefulness to sleep.
Hydration can help reduce snoring
Dehydration can lead to a dry palate and nasal passages, increasing the likelihood of snoring.
When you stay hydrated it may help prevent these nighttime disturbances.
Additional benefits
Proper hydration keeps joints and tissues lubricated, aids digestion, and replenishes fluids lost through elimination and respiration.
