The banana is a staple fruit that most think of as a daytime sweet snack for children, or for themselves.
However, The banana is an excellent fruit to have at night because the contents of the banana have vitamins and minerals that help with sleep. It may be the perfect sleep snack to help encourage a restful night’s sleep.
See why below.
Magnesium: Bananas are high in magnesium, which aids in relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system. This is why magnesium lotion exists, to help people relax, and why the supplement ZMA(zinc, magnesium, B6) is taken at night.
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Tryptophan: Tryptophan is an amino acid that your body converts into serotonin, which helps regulate your mood and relaxation.
Tryptofan also regulates melatonin, known as the sleep hormone, which should NOT be taken in supplement form without research and experimentation to ensure it will work for you without negative side-effects.
Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 helps convert tryptophan into serotonin and melatonin, both of which help you relax and sleep.
Enhanced Banana-at-night sleep pairings
You can further enhance the sleep promoting affects of the banana by pairing it with almond or peanut butter, both of which contain magnesium and tryptophan, further adding chemicals that help support sleep.
You can pair a banana with a nighttime tea that contains Chamomile, passion flower or valerian root: Yogi tea makes a sleepy time tea that contains all of these.
The Supplement, CALM, is a magnesium powder that aids in relaxation and is a acceptable alternative to ZMA pills.
If you want to further support your sleep to prepare for your day on the path tomorrow, consider eating a banana at bedtime, with nut butter or a sleepy-time tea.
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