Forget Milk and Tea: Just Drink a Glass of This and You'll Sleep Like a Baby, No More Insomnia
If you are one of those who stared at the ceiling and wished sleep would come faster, you have probably tried more tricks to fall asleep.
TL;DR
- Registered dietitians Jackie Nugent and Mackenzie Burgess both recommend tart cherry juice for better sleep.
- Tart cherry juice contains melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.
- It also contains antioxidants, specifically proanthocyanidins, which may help reduce inflammation and increase tryptophan availability for melatonin and serotonin synthesis.
- Consistent nightly consumption is key for potential benefits.
- It can be consumed straight, mixed into a mocktail with sparkling water and other gut-friendly ingredients, or even with added magnesium.
- Drinking it from a special glass can enhance the relaxation ritual.