Are you having difficulty sleeping? Discover melatonin-rich foods that will help you sleep better

If you are part of a group of people who… He suffers from insomniaKnow that you are not alone. According to studies by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz)on 72% of Brazilians Face Sleep-related disorders.

a insomnia Characterized Difficulty initiating sleep And keep it steady during the night, or by doing it Wake up before the required time. Its causes may be related Expectations, clinical or emotional problems, and agitation associated with certain events.

a Sleep deprivation can indicate Changes in physical or mental health. As a symptom, insomnia may be associated Psychological issueslike Mood or anxiety disorders. Therefore, treatment may include a Multidisciplinarydepending on the cause evaluated by the professional.

However, sleep-related issues are not limited to just that. Food can also play an important role. Some foods, e.g Melatonin precursorscan provide hidden help in Sleep induction.

a Melatonin He participates directly in Sleep and biological clock regulation. It is mainly produced from The pineal gland in the brain. During the night, especially in the early hours of the morning, melatonin is found in the body Abundance in the bodyWhile its levels are lower during the day.

Here are some foods rich in this substance that can help you get a good night's sleep:

• Walnuts, pistachios, and chestnuts: These nuts, including pistachios, contain a good amount of melatonin, with an average concentration of 233,000 ng/g;
• Grains like corn and black rice: We have a reasonable amount in these foods ranging from 182.04 ng/g to 212.01 ng/g;
• Fruits such as grapes, strawberries and cherries: In the fruit group, we can highlight grapes (mainly peel), strawberries and cherries, which range from 8.9 to 158.9 ng/g;
• Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers: From the vegetable family, tomatoes and peppers stand out as they provide 249.98 to 93.4 ng/g respectively.

With information from Metropolis/Thiz Brito