Insomnia Nutritions & Supplements

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Brewer's yeast is high in natural B vitamins as well as other vitamins and minerals that helps to calm the nervous system. Take 1 teaspoon one hour before bedtime.

Calcium and magnesium act together to calm the nervous system. A calcium and magnesium combination can be very helpful if you experience sleeplessness accompanied by leg cramps. Take one dose of a supplement supplying 500 milligrams of calcium and 250 milligrams of magnesium when you awaken and again at bedtime.

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that is vital to the sleep-wake cycle. Depressed melatonin secretion can be at the root of insomnia, a condition most common in people over the age of sixty-five. Take 3 milligrams each evening, between one-half hour and two hours before retiring for the night. Do not take it during the day, as it may interfere with your body's normal rhythms and cause drowsiness.

People with low levels of iron very often awaken several times during the night. If your multivitamin supplement does not provide it, take 5 to 10 milligrams once or twice daily, at the beginning of a meal.

Deficiencies of vitamin B3, vitamin B6, panthenic acid, and trace minerals, including copper, are associated with insomnia. Take a balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement daily. Because an excess of B12 taken late in the day can contribute to wakefulness, it is best to take it in the morning.

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