Health claim

Avoid alcohol within 3 hours of sleep because it disrupts REM sleep and leads to fragmented sleep later in the night.

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Research shows that alcohol consumption before sleep reduces REM proportion and increases sleep fragmentation.

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What to avoid before bedtime to optimize your sleep - with Dr. Andrew Huberman

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Avoid alcohol within 3 hours of sleep because it disrupts REM sleep and leads to fragmented sleep later in the night. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest