I often have difficulty falling asleep at night and this always gets on my nerves. Sometimes I get as little as 2 hours sleep only and it distressed me trying to stay focus at work during the day. I avoid drinking coffee after 3.00pm and on sleepless nights, listen to soothing music or white noise to induce sleep without much success. An overload of stress and a hyperactive mind that just refuses to relax make me toss and turn in bed.
Peanuts
I read that recent trials have indicated that insomnia is caused by a magnesium deficiency! Magnesium supplements can increase sleep time, efficiency and natural melatonin levels - for the regulation of normal sleep.
Now, new research has found magnesium applied directly to the skin can deliver the mineral to the body quicker and more efficiently than ingested supplements - and help improve sleep quality.
Amaranth leaves/ Chinese spinach
Magnesium helps maintain the proper levels of other minerals such as calcium, potassium, and zinc. Your heart, muscles, and kidneys all need magnesium to work properly. The mineral also helps build teeth and bones.
Edamame
Besides popping synthetic capsules, foods rich in magnesium are easily available and palatable like almonds, quinoa, spinach, peanuts, edamame, sesame seeds, black beans, etc.
(Sesame seeds)
Drinking too much alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis can affect your magnesium levels as well. To determine the type of best type of synthetic magnesium suitable for you, it's always best to consult with your doctor.
Calcium lactate before bed can be very helpful and calming for sleep as well.
Hi, I shall do some reading up on this calcium lactate. Thanks for the info.