By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
August 26, 2023
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A good night's sleep is often the most important part of a healthy lifestyle. An average of 8 hours and more is required to stay healthy. If you're having trouble catching some Z's, here are 6 drinks to help you with it!
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Cherries’ tryptophan content is believed to be one reason these fruits aid sleep. Tryptophan is an amino acid that’s a precursor to the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate when you fall asleep and wake up.
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Chamomile is a daisy-like flower that is part of the Asteraceae family. The tea is made by infusing chamomile flowers in hot water and may help with anxiety and insomnia, which could also improve sleep
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Also called the Indian ginseng or winter cherry, its root contains compounds that induce sleep when isolated and consumed in large doses.
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A classic remedy to sleeplessness, milk contains tryptophan which naturally increases serotonin, which increases the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin.
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Add turmeric, ginger and honey to warm milk and you'll have golden milk. Added to the melatonin activation by milk, turmeric is rich in the compound curcumin, which may alleviate some effects of sleep deprivation.
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Bananas contain potassium that relaxes your muscles and may help you unwind at the end of a long day.
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