Protein yogurt affecting sleep ?

[DustyLee123]

I’ve been having one after my evening meal to stop me snacking, but I think it’s affecting my sleep. Has anyone else found this ?

In what way is it affecting your sleep?
I dont see how it could do so

Why would a protein yoghurt affect your sleep?

I’m waking up and struggling to get back to sleep, feeling agitated.

No idea, that’s why I’m asking.

How old are you? What kind of fresh air and exercise do you get daily?

Adequate. It’s fine, it’s obviously just me.

Dairy is a good source of tryptophan which aids sleep so it would seem strange that a yoghurt with added protein would affect your sleep.

I find that if I exercise in the evening I can be restless at night, especially if I don't rehydrate or refuel enough.

Hormones also affect sleep, so peri or menopause proper could be a factor/your cycle.

I've tried protein yoghurt and puddings. I find they give me a really odd, uncomfortable full feeling, like I've eaten wall paper paste. They do not sit well on me at all, specially in the evening.

I’ve already tacked the peri part, which is why I’m wondering if the yogurt has been causing it. I’ve not got any more, so I guess I’ll find out !

I suppose it could be something to do with not eating cheese at night, as it gives nightmares. Maybe it’s any dairy.

Does it have sweeteners in?

You might find it has sweeteners/chemical compounds in it - a lot of them do. Some of these additives have side effects. Would recommend reading Ultra Processed People to understand the affect a lot of these foods have on sleep/mental health etc etc.

No

No

Which protein yoghurt is it?

I have a protein yogurt every day after tea and poor sleep which I put down to peri. Report back if you sleep better without! My understanding is the cheese/nightmares thing isn't right though - it's rich food = nightmares, of which cheese is one but not unique.

I've never heard of protein (yogurt or otherwise) causing poor sleep though.

If it has sugar in it then it might. I don't sleep well on sugar.

Yes, it has sugar in it. I’ll see how I go tonight as I’ve not got any more in 🤞🏻

I can confirm that I slept like a baby last night ! No more protein puddings in the evening for me.

Nooooo! 😵

Thanks for the update, and please report back with more data! 😀

How interesting! Come back and let us know if it continues, I'm curious.
I eat these regularly but usually during the day.

I wouId also like to know more about this, my daughter wakes 2/3 times a night and eats lots of these products.

Still sleeping well without them !

It might be down to blood sugar fluctuations, a spike is normally around 1.15 hr after eating but if high enough is then followed by a crash which could cause you to wake at night. If you need to eat in the evening try something low in sugar such as nuts or cheese.

It might be down to blood sugar fluctuations, a spike is normally around 1.15 hr after eating but if high enough is then followed by a crash which could cause you to wake at night. If you need to eat in the evening try something low in sugar such as nuts or cheese.