Claire. Posted September 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Why We Get Thirsty at Bedtime The urge to guzzle water right before bedtime might be due to the workings of the brain's inner clock, a new study conducted in mice suggests. "Although this study was performed in rodents, it points toward an explanation as to why we often experience thirst and ingest liquids such as water or milk before bedtime," study co-author Charles Bourque, a professor of neurology at McGill University in Quebec, said in a statement. However, more research is needed to see whether the new findings fully apply to people, the researchers said. Read more: Live Science 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes4747 Posted September 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Interesting read!! Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenith Posted October 2, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Interesting as I'm one of those people who gets really thirsty just before bedtime and I would never have guessed that it could be to prevent myself from overnight dehydration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habitat Posted October 2, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Could be because toothpastes make your mouth dry, or inhibit salivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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