TikTok goes crazy for pineapple - Does it really enhance your sleep quality?

TikTok, the app that's always on fleek with new viral trends and challenges, has got everyone going wild over one thing - pineapple before bed.

Is it just a fad or does it actually improve sleep quality? Is eating pineapple before bed truly the secret to getting a better night's sleep? While TikTok users seem to be all about it, there's limited scientific research on this trend.

Most of the TikTok users shows that eating fruit before you hit the hay can boost the quality of your sleep. Pineapples, in particular, have melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep.

However, hold up; pineapples have lower levels of melatonin compared to cherries and some other foods.

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TikTok hype vs scientific evidence anecdotal evidence of positive results with pineapple before bed

Pinepaple has less melatonin than cherries (Image via Unsplash/Masahiro Naruse)

There are not many articles that would back up this viral trend. However, it has got the TikTok users boasting about it online.

One reason could be that eating pineapple before bed may improve the quality of your sleep. In 2012, there was a study on how eating kiwi fruit before bed affects sleep.

The group that snacked on kiwi regularly for a month reported better sleep quality than ones who didn't. The study didn't mention pineapples as fhe reason, but it looks like snacking on the fruit before bed can help you snooze.

Moreover, pineapple has melatonin, a hormone that regulates your sleep. People with sleep problems pop a melatonin supplement to knock them out quicker and sleep for longer.

However, pineapple only has a small amount of melatonin compared to foods like cherries.

Don't overboard on eating pineapples. (Image via Vecteezy)

Despite the lack of scientific evidence, many users on TikTok claim to have had positive results after trying this trend, including falling asleep easier and waking up feeling more refreshed.

Some TikTokers have even made pineapple smoothies before bed, reporting an improvement in sleep quality. Of course, anecdotal evidence must be taken with a grain of salt, as people react differently to various substances and activities.

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Your overall lifestyle is key to a good night’s sleep

Others factor do impact your sleep routine (Image via Unsplash/Ann Danilina)

Before jumping on the pineapple before bed trend, it's essential to note that too much pineapple can have an opposite effect.

Pineapples could pack sugar, which can give you a heavy sugar rush, messing up your ability to knock out. Moreover, acidic foods like pineapple can cause heartburn and acid reflux, impacting the quality of your sleep.

Let's be real - the way you eat, exercise and live has a bigger impact on your sleep than any fancy food or pill. So, if you're struggling to catch some snooze, it's a smart move to talk to a medical pro who can hook you up with the right advice and guidance.

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To conclude, while the pineapple before bed trend on TikTok may not be scientifically backed up, it won't harm trying it out if you want to, as pineapple is a great fruit with a lot of health benefits. It helps with digestion, boosts the immune system and even regulates sleep.

However, don't go crazy with it, as it's got some sugar. Just remember, staying on top of your game and having a restful night's sleep comes down to living that healthy lifestyle.