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Supplements That Can Improve Your Sleep - According To Dieticians

July 4, 2021

Getting to sleep can be a major struggle if you have a sleep disorder, suffer from stress or anxiety or have a busy schedule. You may have heard time and time again that you need to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night, but are still looking for help.

If this is you, you may want to consider these health-supportive and sleep-promoting supplements:

  1. Melatonin – The body produces melatonin naturally which regulates your sleep-wake cycles, or circadian rhythm. This is the most commonly used natural sleep supplement for improving sleep efficacy.
  2. Magnesium – Magnesium is a natural relaxant and helps with relieving stress, inhibiting cortisol production, lowering blood pressure and improving sleep quality.
  3. Passionflower – Research has shown that passionflower decreases wakefulness and increases the total time we spend sleeping.
  4. L-theanine – L-theanine is an amino acid mostly found in the green tea plant. It has been shown to have anti-stress benefits and promotes deep sleep.
  5. Protein supplements – For active individuals who strength train, protein supplements can promote recovery, muscle growth and a regenerative sleep.
  6. Ashwagandha – This herb is known to produce a calming effect and can improve the time it takes for you to fall asleep.
  7. Cannabidiol – For those who have chronic pain interrupting sleep, cannabidiol has been shown to relieve pain and have a calming effect. It also interacts with receptors in the brain which regulate the sleep-wake cycles.

The CPAP Clinic has a network of 40 clinics nationwide, and works in partnership with Centurion Healthcare, a Respiratory & Sleep Specialist clinic group to provide comprehensive sleep care including:

  1. Respiratory & Sleep Specialist consultation – face-to-face and telehealth available
  2. Sleep studies – in-lab, home and contactless sleep studies available.

Bulk billing available for specialist telehealth consultations as well as sleep studies. Medicare criteria apply. Call 1300 76 29 39 or email info@thecpapclinic.com.au for more information.