How many times a day do you hear coworkers, friends, and family members say “I’m tired”? It is important to be able to tell the difference between general sleepiness and symptoms of dangerously poor sleep. Lack of or disturbed sleep can lead to the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, weight gain, and a weakened immune system (healthline). These consequences are detrimental and should make us stop and think “How well am I sleeping at night?”
If you every wonder whether vitamins and supplements play a role in sleep, we are here to tell you the answer is YES, THEY DO! Let’s take a closer look at six sleep supplements that can help!
1. Melatonin
Perhaps the most obvious of supplements is melatonin. This naturally occurring hormone helps determine sleep and wake cycles. Light affects its production, with levels normally rising in the evening, remaining high during the night, and dropping in the early morning. Small amounts of melatonin are found in fruits, vegetables, meat, and grains, and the supplement form is readily available to aid in the process of getting to sleep (home.bt).
2. B Vitamins
B vitamins contain essential nutrients including thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), folic acid (B6), and niacin (B3), among many others. These vitamins are critical to cellular regeneration, “and provide essential support for [the] immune system, as well as [the] skin and central nervous system[s], the latter of which monitors many of the chemical processes involved with mood and sleep” (insomnia). A deficiency in any of the major B vitamins could make itself evident through insomnia, a condition with symptoms people have reported actually improve by routinely taking B vitamins.
3. Theanine
While theanine is not is a sedative, it does considerably improve sleep quality due to its calming effects (home.bt). And with our hectic lives, we all sure can use some tranquility.
4. Vitamin E
Those with Restless Leg Syndrome often struggle to fall asleep at night because of, well, their restless leg(s). Women going through menopause often sweat at night, keeping them awake. Luckily, Vitamin E has been proven to help combat RLS and help relieve hot flashes, making it easier for people to get to sleep peacefully (home.bt).
5. Magnesium
Magnesium assists in releasing tension and relaxing, prepping for a much-needed good night’s sleep. This mineral, found in foods like dark leafy greens and fish, helps lessen the cortisol, the stress hormone that can keep people awake—which means drifting into dreamland much sooner (home.bt).
6. Valerian
Dating back centuries now, valerian root was used by both the Ancient Greeks and Romans to treat anxiety. It is currently thought to increase the amount of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a compound in the brain that prevents transmission of nerve impulses. This supplement can not only help people fall asleep faster but also improve sleep quality (home.bt).
Zzzzz….
Perhaps you suffer from a condition that rarely allows you a restful night. Maybe you wish to provide a solution to the problem for the millions of people who experience the same stress as you. Well, Makers Nutrition is here to grant that wish! We love variety, which is why we specialize in manufacturing ALL types of supplements—from softgel to powder form. Are you ready to take your sleep supplement idea to the next level?
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