Are You Suffering From Lack Of Sleep? Have These Vitamins And Sleep Peacefully

Bhubaneswar: Insomnia these days is very common. It is affecting people across all ages now-a-days. The main reason of sleeplessness is stress.

These days work, exam, household stress is affecting everyone.

But it is to be noted that, stress and depression are not the only factors to blame for sleeplessness it could also happen due to vitamin deficiencies.

Inability to get ample, peaceful sleep can lead to restlessness and irritability for days together. The other problems due to lack of sleep are: Mood swings, hypertension, diabetes, weight gain, obesity and weak immunity.

Vitamin deficiency can also lead to lack of sleep say experts after extensive research and continuous experiments.

1. Vitamin C: Found in abundance in citrus fruits, vitamin C is a powerhouse of antioxidants known for its positive impact on fighting inflammation, strengthening the immune system, bone, and teeth. However, its list of pros extends to include better management of sleep apnea as well. According to a 2009 study, 100 mg of vitamin C along with 400 IU of vitamin E was linked to fewer episodes of sleep apnea. Get your share of this essential nutrient by including orange, berries, peppers, broccoli, lemon, and Brussels sprouts in your diet.
2. Vitamin B6: Our body needs melatonin and serotonin for sound sleep. However, if one is deficient in vitamin B6, the body fails to produce the sleep hormones properly thereby inducing insomnia. To beat vitamin B6 deficiency, include foods like bananas, peanuts, oats, pork, chicken, fish, and turkey in your diet.
3. Vitamin E: For a long time, we have had experts stressing how important vitamin E is for skin and hair health. Yet, rarely does anyone open up on how necessary this nutrient is for your sleep patterns. Additionally, this nutrient helps prevent sleep deprivation-related memory loss and prevents cognitive decline in the long run. To get your share of vitamin E, include foods like almonds, sunflower oil and seeds, pumpkin, collard greens, spinach, and red bell peppers in your diet.
4. Vitamin D: Vitamin D or the sunshine vitamin is popularly known as the nutrient that helps keep bones strong, but not many know how this one could help regulate mood and prevent inflammation as well. But now, there is growing research that sheds light on how this nutrient can help with sleep patterns as well. According to a study, being deficient in vitamin D is linked to shorter sleep duration. Fret not as you can make up for this deficiency naturally by sitting in the sun, eating mushrooms, salmon, sardines, egg yolk, and fortified foods.

(With Inputs From: Times Now News)