Evidence supporting the use of: Skim Milk
For the health condition: Insomnia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Skim milk has traditionally been used as a remedy for insomnia, a practice rooted in folk wisdom and cultural habits rather than strong scientific validation. The belief likely stems from the fact that milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid that serves as a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and the hormone melatonin, both of which are involved in regulating sleep. However, the amount of tryptophan present in a typical serving of skim milk is quite low, and research has shown that consuming milk does not significantly increase plasma tryptophan levels to a degree that would meaningfully affect sleep in most people. Some small studies and anecdotal reports suggest a minor benefit, but these findings are neither robust nor consistent. Skim milk lacks the fat content of whole milk, which could potentially affect the absorption or impact of tryptophan, though this aspect has not been rigorously studied. Overall, while drinking warm milk before bedtime may be comforting and can serve as a relaxing ritual, scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for treating insomnia is limited. Most current guidelines for insomnia do not recommend skim milk as a primary or proven treatment.
Other ingredients used for Insomnia
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)amino acids
ashwagandha
waterhyssop
benegut perilla (proprietary)
black cumin
Indian frankincense
rice
calcium
California poppy
cassia bark
chamomile
cherry
Chinese salvia root
cinnamon
Coptis chinensis
fennel
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
gooseberry
gotu kola
greek mountain tea
heartwood
hops
jujube
kava root
kudzu
l-tryptophan
lactium casein decapeptide
lavender
maca
magnesium
magnolia
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
ophiopogon root
orange
passionflower
perilla
phytocannabinoids
pollen
polygala root
quail egg
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
scrophularia root
skullcap
valerian root
vitamin B6
zinc
catnip
tangerine
anise
blackboard tree
lingzhi
lingusticum wallichii
morus
silk tree
chrysanthemum
amber
ganoderma
lotus seed
anemarrhena asphodeloides
purslane
aster root
peach
wood betony
goji berry
soursop
Aralia
Agastache
Alpha-terpineol
Angelica
Apigenin
Anamu
Albizia
Agarwood
Anemone
Alpha lactalbumin
Agrimonia pilosa
Arani
Atractylone
Betony
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Blackthorn
Balsam
Bayleaf
Big Quaking Grass
Banyan
Brahmi
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
Bupleurum
Centella triterpenes
Chinese Silkvine
Clary sage
Clerodendrum trichotomum
Cactus
Cyathula
Citron
Carry Me Seed
Cannabinol
Cymbopogon Martini
Calea zacatechichi
Centella asiatica
Capitate Valerian
Corktree
Cowslip
Cannabidiol
Calamus
Cherimoya
Corydalis
Carthamus
Clerodendrum indicum
Dragonhead
David's Milkberry
Doxylamine succinate
European Elder
Erodium cicutarium
Elk antler
Elephant's Head
Embelia
Glycine
jasmine
Lotus
Lily
Little ironweed
Mallow
Milk Protein
Mimosa
Orchid
Poppy
Rose
Spikenard
Sandalwood
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
Vervain
walnut
Other health conditions supported by Skim Milk
Athletic and Exercise AidsCalcium Deficiency
Cardiovascular Disease
Cholesterol (high)
Convalescence
Hypertension
Insomnia
Osteoporosis