Should You Drink Milk In Morning Or Night? Know What Expert Says – News18

It is already a known fact that milk is one of the healthiest consumable products out there. The vitamin D and calcium in milk keep bones strong throughout our lives, apart from having other health benefits. From aiding in post-workout recovery and strengthening the heart to boosting our immunity and digestive system, you name it and milk has that health benefit covered. Drinking milk can provide relief from toothache. Milk is a good source of calcium, which prevents dental problems. But despite having all these qualities, it might be possible that one does not gain maximum benefits from drinking milk. So what is going wrong?

In all probability, it is the timing of consuming milk that obstructs the benefits to be gathered from it. Well, what is the right time to drink milk? Dr Vikas Kumar, Neuro and Spine Surgeon, RIMS, Ranchi, has given detailed information on this question in a post shared on X.

Is it better to drink milk in the morning or before going to bed at night? There are different opinions on this. However, the expert recommends drinking milk at night. According to Dr Kumar, drinking milk at night will help you sleep better. Besides, the level of physical activity also decreases during sleep. So the body absorbs maximum calcium from milk. If you drink milk at night, drink it half an hour before going to bed. Going to bed immediately after drinking is not recommended. On the other hand, there is no harm in drinking milk during the day.

Dr Vikas Kumar also does not recommend drinking milk on an empty stomach as it can lead to gas and constipation. On the other hand, babies can drink milk at any time. It gives them energy throughout the day and provides their body with essential nutrients. Milk plays an important role in the physical and mental development of children.