A Beginners Guide To Sleep Supplements
Are you staring at the clock at 2am? Feel exhausted, but you're wide awake when your head hits the pillow? If so, you're not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleeping issue. While lifestyle changes, such as establishing a regular sleep schedule and limiting caffeine intake, can help improve sleep, sometimes we need extra help. That's where sleep supplements come in.
Here's a beginner's guide to sleep supplements:
Before you start taking any sleep supplements, it's essential to understand what they are, how they work, and what to look for when choosing a supplement. It's also worth reaching out to your healthcare practitioner for advice on the ingredients.Â
What are sleep supplements?
Sleep supplements are products designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep. They can be natural or synthetic and come in various forms, including pills, capsules, liquids, and powders. Some supplements are marketed specifically for sleep, while others, such as magnesium and valerian root, are marketed for other purposes but are also believed to improve sleep.
How do sleep supplements work?
Sleep supplements work in different ways depending on the active ingredients. For example, some supplements contain tryptophan, the precursor your brain needs to make melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Other supplements contain herbs, such as valerian root and chamomile, which may have calming properties that can help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Some supplements contain amino acids, which the body converts into serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and sleep, before melatonin.
What to look for when choosing a sleep supplement?
When choosing a sleep supplement, it's essential to consider the active ingredients, dosage, and potential side effects. Some supplements may interact with prescription medications or have side effects, such as daytime drowsiness or digestive issues.
Choosing a reputable brand and following the recommended dosage is also important. Look for research based on product testing and 3rd party reports. For example, our sleep supplement for natural sleep, DELTA by BrainLuxury, has fully substantiated ingredients, is batch tested and has the levels of microbiomes tested to ensure quality.Â
It's always a good idea to consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement also.Â
Common sleep supplements and their potential benefits:
- Chamomile: A natural herb with calming properties that can help to promote relaxation.
- Magnesium: An essential mineral that plays a role in muscle and nerve function, and may help promote relaxation and improve sleep quality
- Lavender: A popular essential oil with calming properties that can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
- Glycine: An amino acid that may help improve sleep quality and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.
- Tryptophan: An amino acid the body converts into serotonin, which regulates mood and sleep
We believe that it is a unique combination of sleep-promoting ingredients that is the secret to natural deep sleep. DELTA has a patent-pending blend of all the precursor nutrients that your brain needs to make melatonin and serotonin and sleep naturally, without the need for synthetic hormones.
In conclusion, sleep supplements can be a helpful tool for improving sleep quality and promoting relaxation. However, choosing a reputable brand is essential, considering the potential side effects, and consulting with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.Â
Sweet dreams!
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We hope this has helped you on your quest for brain health. If you have any questions about our products, feel free to reach out to our team.
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