Insomnia Diet
Caffeine is a stimulant. The effects of caffeine can last up to 20 hours, so some people will have disturbed sleep patterns even when their last cup of coffee was in the morning. Besides regular coffee, black tea, green tea, cocoa, chocolate, some soft drinks, and many over-the-counter pharmaceuticals also contain caffeine.
Doctors will sometimes recommend eating a high-carbohydrate food before bedtime, such as a slice of bread or some crackers. Eating carbohydrates can significantly increase levels of a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) called serotonin, which is known to reduce anxiety and promote sleep.
Food allergy may also contribute to insomnia. In a trial involving eight infants, chronic insomnia was traced to an allergy to cow’s milk. Avoidance of milk resulted in a normalization of sleep patterns.
Dr Balch's Vitamin Formula for Insomnia
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Thiamin - 50
- mg
- 3333%
Riboflavin - 50
- mg
- 2941%
Niacin - 50
- mg
- 250%
Vitamin B6 - 50
- mg
- 2500%
Folate - 400
- mcg
- 100%
Vitamin B12 - 50
- mcg
- 833%
Biotin - 50
- mcg
- 17%
Pantothenic Acid - 50
- mg
- 500%
Calcium - 100
- mg
- 10%
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- Amount Per Serving
- % DV
Magnesium - 50
- mg
- 13%
Choline Bitartrate - 50
- mg
- *
Inositol - 150
- mg
- *
PABA - 50
- mg
- *
St. John's Wort Extract - 100
- mg
- *
Hops Extract - 125
- mg
- *
Skullcap Extract - 50
- mg
- *
Valerian Extract - 100
- mg
- *
- * Daily Value (DV) not established
