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19 hours ago
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Eating Cheese Before Bed May Cause Nightmares, Study Finds
Consuming cheese before bed could lead to 'bizarre or disturbing dreams' A study involving 1,082 participants was conducted by Frontiers in Psychology Sweets are the leading cause of sleep-related disturbances, according to the studyYou may want to steer clear of cheese before bed if you're hoping to have sweet dreams! On Monday, June 30, Frontiers in Psychology published results of a study with 1,082 participants, sharing how 'food affects their dreams, including whether specific foods influence dreams directly (food-specific effects), through physiological symptoms (food distress), via altered sleep quality (sleep effects).' Researchers measured the results on the Nightmare Disorder Index, defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as 'an efficient and valid self-report assessment of nightmare disorder.' Cheese may not be the sole culprit, but dairy scored 22% on the Nightmare Disorder Index, while desserts and sweets came in at 31%. 'The effect was also associated with food allergies and Gluten Intolerance, while worse sleep perceptions were tied to Lactose Intolerance. Nightmare Disorder Index scores were strongly associated with Food Allergy and Lactose Intolerance, the latter being mediated by the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms,' Frontiers in Psychology reported. Their results found that 'food sensitivities, particularly Lactose Intolerance, as contributors to nightmare prevalence.' Additionally, 'dairy-induced gastrointestinal symptoms' can contribute to 'bizarre or disturbing dreams.' Frontiers in Psychology also stated that the theory has existed for years, citing an early 20th century cartoonist named Winsor McCay who 'published bizarre dreams that the cartoon's protagonists frequently attributed to having eaten Welsh rarebit — a spicy melted cheese toast — or other cheese dishes prior to sleep.' Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director at the Center of Excellence for Sleep & Circadian Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, told NBC News, 'If you have GI issues, that could account for a lot of what's happening in terms of your sleep disturbances that could be associated with different dreams.' Patrick McNamara, an associate professor of neurology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine who studies the brain and sleep, also told the outlet that people who are lactose intolerant but still eat foods that contain dairy can trigger 'micro-arousals' that disturb sleep quality, resulting in stronger nightmares. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Tore Nielsen, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal who has studied the topic, does not think that the condition, in most cases, is serious enough to consult a doctor. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Eating Cheese Before Bed May Cause Nightmares, Study Finds
Consuming cheese before bed could lead to 'bizarre or disturbing dreams' A study involving 1,082 participants was conducted by Frontiers in Psychology Sweets are the leading cause of sleep-related disturbances, according to the studyYou may want to steer clear of cheese before bed if you're hoping to have sweet dreams! On Monday, June 30, Frontiers in Psychology published results of a study with 1,082 participants, sharing how 'food affects their dreams, including whether specific foods influence dreams directly (food-specific effects), through physiological symptoms (food distress), via altered sleep quality (sleep effects).' Researchers measured the results on the Nightmare Disorder Index, defined by the National Institute of Health (NIH) as 'an efficient and valid self-report assessment of nightmare disorder.' Cheese may not be the sole culprit, but dairy scored 22% on the Nightmare Disorder Index, while desserts and sweets came in at 31%. 'The effect was also associated with food allergies and Gluten Intolerance, while worse sleep perceptions were tied to Lactose Intolerance. Nightmare Disorder Index scores were strongly associated with Food Allergy and Lactose Intolerance, the latter being mediated by the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms,' Frontiers in Psychology reported. Their results found that 'food sensitivities, particularly Lactose Intolerance, as contributors to nightmare prevalence.' Additionally, 'dairy-induced gastrointestinal symptoms' can contribute to 'bizarre or disturbing dreams.' Frontiers in Psychology also stated that the theory has existed for years, citing an early 20th century cartoonist named Winsor McCay who 'published bizarre dreams that the cartoon's protagonists frequently attributed to having eaten Welsh rarebit — a spicy melted cheese toast — or other cheese dishes prior to sleep.' Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director at the Center of Excellence for Sleep & Circadian Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, told NBC News, 'If you have GI issues, that could account for a lot of what's happening in terms of your sleep disturbances that could be associated with different dreams.' Patrick McNamara, an associate professor of neurology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine who studies the brain and sleep, also told the outlet that people who are lactose intolerant but still eat foods that contain dairy can trigger 'micro-arousals' that disturb sleep quality, resulting in stronger nightmares. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Tore Nielsen, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Montreal who has studied the topic, does not think that the condition, in most cases, is serious enough to consult a doctor. Read the original article on People
