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6 superfoods to help you sleep better tonight
Nutrition can affect your ability to sleep. Not eating healthy can cause hormonal imbalance, or inflammation, which can in turn lead to insomnia.
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"Essential nutrients such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and certain B vitamins help with sleep symptoms. The essential amino acid tryptophan must be converted by the brain into serotonin. Serotonin is in turn converted to melatonin. Low levels of melatonin and serotonin can lead to insomnia and other sleep disorder," says Nutritionist Lovneet Batra in her Instagra mpost.(Shutterstock)
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"Insomnia is a serious health issue that affects people worldwide. So, before reaching for the bottle of sleeping pills, know that there are few foods to help you sleep better," says Batra.(Unsplash)
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A glass of warm milk has always been known to induce good night time sleep. Milk is a source of Tryptophan, which is an essential amino acid not produced by the human body. Tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter converted to melatonin. Both of these improve sleep and induce relaxation. (Shutterstock)
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Barley grass powder: Rich in several sleep-promoting compounds, including GABA, calcium, tryptophan, zinc, potassium, and magnesium, barley grass powder could help you sleep better.(Pinterest)
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Walnuts: They contain omega-3 fatty acids and they tend to improve the motility of your sperms.(Unsplash)
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Roasted pumpkin seeds: Pumpkin seeds are a natural source of tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes sleep. The zinc, copper, and selenium in pumpkin seeds can also affect sleep duration and quality.(Pixabay)
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Banana: Bananas are rich in sleep-promoting nutrients like magnesium, tryptophan, vitamin B6, carbs, and potassium, all of which have been linked to improved sleep.(Pixabay)
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