Evidence supporting the use of: Milk
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Milk has a long-standing traditional association with soothing and comforting emotional distress in various cultures. Warm milk, in particular, is commonly recommended as a nighttime beverage to promote relaxation and ease anxiety or emotional sensitivity. Historically, this use is rooted in folk medicine and cultural practices rather than robust scientific evidence. The belief is partly attributed to the presence of tryptophan, an amino acid that can be converted to serotonin and melatonin, neurotransmitters involved in mood regulation and sleep. However, the amount of tryptophan in a typical serving of milk is relatively low and unlikely to have a significant pharmacological impact on mood or emotional sensitivity in isolation. While some small studies suggest that consuming dairy may have a mild calming effect due to its protein and carbohydrate content, comprehensive scientific reviews do not support milk as an effective treatment for emotional sensitivity. Most psychological and psychiatric literature does not list milk as a therapeutic intervention for emotional regulation. Thus, while milk's use in this context is supported by tradition and anecdotal experience, there is limited scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating or supporting emotional sensitivity.

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