What are the benefits of drinking honey water before bedtime?
Disease description:
I've been experiencing some constipation lately, and my complexion has become somewhat sallow. A friend suggested drinking honey water before bedtime to help alleviate this condition, so I'd like to ask, what are the benefits of drinking honey water before sleep?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Drinking honey water before bedtime offers the following benefits:
1. Promotes sleep: Honey contains small amounts of vitamin B6, a nutrient that helps the brain produce serotonin, which is then converted into melatonin, an important hormone that regulates sleep. Therefore, moderate consumption of honey water may help improve sleep quality.
2. Relieves coughing and sore throat: Honey has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can help alleviate mild coughing and sore throat. A warm glass of honey water before bedtime can soothe throat discomfort and enhance sleep comfort.
3. Enhances beauty and skin health: Honey is rich in various antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that nourish the skin. Long-term moderate consumption of honey water can make the skin more radiant and elastic, contributing to beautification and improved complexion.
4. Soothes the intestines and relieves constipation: Honey helps regulate gastric juice secretion and accelerate gastric wall motility, aiding digestion and nutrient absorption. Drinking an appropriate amount of honey water before bedtime may help prevent and improve constipation, benefiting intestinal health.
