What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Honey Before Bed Every Night

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Large holiday meals can induce drowsiness partly due to tryptophan. Honey also supplies tryptophan, and a small serving before bed may support more restful sleep. A caffeine free tea lightly sweetened with honey can be a calming evening choice. Honey causes a mild insulin rise that helps shuttle tryptophan to the brain where it converts to serotonin and then melatonin, which guides sleep cycles. Its natural sugars can sustain stable nighttime blood glucose, helping prevent wakeups from dips. Some practitioners suggest a teaspoon of raw honey about 30 minutes before bedtime as part of a calming routine.