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Wine Before Bed: The Sleep Disruption You Didn't Expect

9/29/2025

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Drinking wine before bed disrupts sleep quality and acts like a sleeping pill that can be a 3 a.m. alarm clock.
Alcohol sedates briefly at first.
As it is processed by the liver, alcohol increases alertness.
Alcohol disrupts Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which affects memory, learning, and mood.
Caffeine remains active for hours and should be avoided before bed.

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Story summary

Drinking wine before bed disrupts sleep quality and acts like a sleeping pill that can be a 3 a.m. alarm clock.
Alcohol sedates briefly at first.
As it is processed by the liver, alcohol increases alertness.
Alcohol disrupts Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep, which affects memory, learning, and mood.
Caffeine remains active for hours and should be avoided before bed.