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Can there be any foods that help you sleep?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes.: Foods that are high in tryptophan such as warm milk. A light snack of cheese and crackers before bedtime seem to help others as well.

Dr Golden agreed

Answered 4/27/2014

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