Insomnia

Don't Let Sleeplessness Interfere with your Life

Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that results in inadequate sleep. It can happen when you have difficulty falling asleep or when you wake repeatedly in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. Insomnia can be a temporary, occasional, or chronic problem and tends to affect women more than men. The tendency towards insomnia also has been shown to increase with age.

In today's fast-paced culture, lack of restful sleep can have a detrimental effect on your health and quality of life. Insomnia can negatively affect your health and mood in the following ways:

• Sap your energy
• Diminish your ability to concentrate and remember
• Leave you feeling depressed or irritable
• Cause headaches
• Long-term insomnia may lead to abnormal heart and nervous system function, potentially leading to heart disease

Supplements Can Offer Relief

If insomnia is interfering with your life, we suggest that you try some of the supplements below that have been shown to alleviate insomnia:

• Melatonin, a hormone produced in the brain, is a sleep-inducing agent. Levels of melatonin in the blood decrease with age. Taking a melatonin supplement before bedtime can increase melatonin levels and help you fall asleep faster.
• Valerian root is an herb that has been found to promote relaxation and regulate sleep cycles.
• L-Tryptophan is an amino acid derived from plant or animal sources and has been used to treat insomnia and other disorders.

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