Waking up after a bout of heavy drinking is far from a pleasant experience.
This begs the question: how much alcohol does it actually take to disrupt sleep?
This is an area of ongoing research, but here’s what we know so far.
Why does alcohol harm sleep in the first place?
By suppressing this all-important stage, alcohol can spur fatigue, brain fog, and emotional dysregulation.
How much is too much?
That is, the more you drink before bed, the worse your sleep will be.
If you do want to enjoya glass of wine or a bit of mezcal before bed, no shame.
All signs point to a disruption in REM sleep, though, even after a glass or two.
