Sleep-inducing nutrients packed! Eat this instead of sleeping pills.

Did you sleep well yesterday?

Although the longest heatwave in history continued, it still felt cool in the hospital.

They say that the tropical nights eased a bit overnight, making it cooler according to the news.

It seems you haven't been able to get enough sleep throughout the summer.

Here are drinks full of sleep-inducing nutrients.

I was glad to see the tart cherry supplement I take as a nutritional supplement.

 

Introducing a nutrient-rich sleep-inducing beverage

 

 

Almond milk

Almond milk is one of the beverages that induce sleep. This is thanks to the tryptophan contained in almonds. In particular, the serotonin levels in the central nervous system depend heavily on tryptophan. Tryptophan, the precursor to serotonin, is abundant in milk, cheese, walnuts, and almonds. Additionally, almonds are rich in other nutrients that aid sleep, such as melatonin and magnesium, besides tryptophan.

 

• Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea without caffeine helps to relax the mind.

According to a paper published in Phytotherapy Research, chamomile is effective in improving symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder and enhances sleep quality. It also aids digestion, which can help alleviate gastrointestinal issues such as gas, bloating, and indigestion that disrupt sleep.

 

Tart cherry juice

Tart cherries contain melatonin, which helps regulate natural sleep patterns. A study involving adults with insomnia showed that the group who drank a glass of cherry juice twice a day experienced an increase in sleep duration by 84 minutes. The study results indicated that not only melatonin but also the availability of tryptophan, an amino acid that aids sleep, increased.

 

Milk

Drinking a glass of milk before bed is also a good way to achieve restful sleep. The calcium in milk is beneficial for bone and heart health, but it also plays an important role in the production of the sleep-promoting hormone melatonin. Milk also contains magnesium and potassium, which are especially helpful in alleviating muscle cramps, a common cause of sleep disorders among the elderly.

 

Golden Milk

A warm glass of milk with a little turmeric, ginger, and honey, known as golden milk, is also good. In addition to the benefits of tryptophan, magnesium, and potassium, the digestive soothing effects of curcumin found in ginger and turmeric are also helpful. Turmeric has another benefit of aiding sleep.

 

Decaffeinated green tea

Decaffeinated green tea also helps with restful sleep. Green tea is rich in antioxidants that repair and protect cells, and the L-theanine contained in green tea has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, allowing for more comfortable sleep. According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, adults who consumed 200mg of L-theanine daily experienced reduced sleep latency, fewer sleep disturbances, and decreased use of sleep aids.

 

Reporter Kim Soo-hyun ksm78@kormedi.com