India, July 2 -- Ever been jolted awake in the middle of the night by a terrifying nightmare? According to a recent study led by Dr. Tore Nielsen from the Universite de Montreal, your late-night snack might be to blame. The research suggests that eating the wrong kinds of foods before bed could trigger disturbing dreams. Also read | Poor sleep today? Study warns of nightmare risks tomorrow

The study, published in Frontiers in Psychology in July 1, 2025, states that people with lactose intolerance are more likely to have bad dreams at night if they consume dairy products as a late-night snack. The study further noticed gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, cramping, and gas as the missing link between what we eat and what haunts our sl...