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Foods to help you get a good night's sleep

Paul Chamberlain, nutrition expert, on foods to help you get a good night's sleep

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'Avoid stimulants like coffee and alcohol, which contain an amino acid that increases adrenalin and keeps you awake. Instead, opt for a glass of milk or a banana, both of which contain tryptophan, a substance that helps promote restful sleep.'
Paul Chamberlain, nutrition expert for Solgar Vitamin & Herb

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Anon, 5 months

I hate to say this is only helpful if you have very mild sleep issues I have had chronic insomnia for 25 yrs and have tried every remedy under the sun !

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helen, 6 months

right, my mom used to give me warm milk to get a good sleep. but I have read than milk is no good for adults causing some health problems. I mean too much milk. so if you don't sleep well such remedy can do even harm

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