What can I eat to help me sleep? Sedative

by sudan7d5 on 2012-02-23 09:55:39

I always dream at night, every night! It's so annoying. Is there any good solution? Supplementary answer: Try to finish all your tasks before bedtime and do some appropriate exercise before sleeping. As for what to eat, it actually has little relation to sleep. Some foods can help induce sleep, and nutritionists point out that this is related to some of their components. In this regard, the following 8 foods have the most significant effects:

Milk: Milk contains two hypnotic substances. One is tryptophan, which promotes the secretion of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes people drowsy, by brain nerve cells; the other is peptides that have regulatory effects on physiological functions, among which "opioid peptides" can bind with the central nervous system, exerting an effect similar to opium in terms of anesthesia and pain relief, making people feel comfortable all over, helping to relieve fatigue and fall asleep. For people who suffer from neurasthenia due to physical weakness, the sedative effect of milk is more obvious.

Millet: Among all grains, millet is the richest in tryptophan. In addition, millet contains a large amount of starch, which easily gives people a sense of fullness after eating, promoting insulin secretion and increasing the amount of tryptophan entering the brain.

Walnuts: Clinically, walnuts have been proven to improve sleep quality and are often used to treat neurasthenia, insomnia, forgetfulness, and excessive dreaming. The specific way to consume them is to mix them with black sesame seeds, grind them into a paste, and take 15 grams before bedtime, which has a very noticeable effect.

Sunflower seeds: Sunflower seeds contain various amino acids and vitamins, which can regulate metabolism and improve the inhibitory function of brain cells, playing a role in calming and soothing the mind. Eating some sunflower seeds after dinner can also promote the secretion of digestive fluids, aiding digestion and helping with sleep.

In addition, jujubes, honey, vinegar, and whole wheat bread are also foods that help sleep: Jujubes contain abundant proteins, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients, and have the effect of tonifying the spleen and soothing the mind. Drinking jujube soup after dinner can speed up falling asleep. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, honey has the effects of replenishing the middle energizer, invigorating qi, harmonizing the five zang organs, and combining with all medicines. To sleep well, drinking a cup of honey water before bed can have a certain effect. Vinegar contains various amino acids and organic acids, and its effect in eliminating fatigue is very noticeable, which can also help with sleep. Whole wheat bread contains abundant vitamin B, which has the effect of maintaining the health of the nervous system, eliminating irritability, and promoting sleep.

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