Warm water
For people without special contraindications for fluid levels, warm water is the simplest choice in the evening.
Water does not contain caffeine, sugar or alcohol - factors that can adversely affect sleep or cardiovascular health if used inappropriately.
To improve sleep, you should avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed.
At the same time, you should limit large meals close to bedtime, maintain a relatively fixed bedtime and wake-up time, and spend time before bed for relaxing activities.
Therefore, instead of drinking plenty of water right before going to bed, a moderate amount of warm water in the evening may be more suitable, avoiding having to wake up many times to urinate.
Chamomile tea
Chamomile tea is a drink often mentioned when talking about sleep.
Therefore, a cup of sugar-free, caffeine-free chamomile tea in the evening may be a suitable choice for some people as a relaxation ritual before bed, but this should not be seen as a method to treat insomnia.
Red artichoke tea
If considered specifically for supporting blood pressure control, red artichoke tea is one of the long-lasting effective herbal drinks.
In particular, red artichoke tea is not a drink that has been proven to help treat insomnia. Therefore, if used in the evening, it should mainly be considered a supportive diet option for blood pressure and should avoid being too sugary.
People who are taking antihypertensive medication or have low blood pressure should also consult a doctor before using it regularly to avoid unwanted blood pressure changes.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a high-salt diet and drinking too much alcohol are factors that increase the risk of high blood pressure. WHO recommends that adults limit their salt intake to below 5g per day, equivalent to less than 2g of sodium.
Therefore, soft drinks, sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages should not be considered a blood pressure support option.
