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Are there certain foods that help people sleep better?
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Fish, turkey, dairy: Most fish (especially salmon, halibut, & tuna) are rich in vitamin b6, which is needed to make melatonin (a sleep-inducing hormone produced by the brain & triggered by darkness). Turkey & jasmine rice stimulate the release of tryptophan (another sleep-inducing hormone). Tart cherry juice directly stimulates the release of melatonin. Dairy products (yogurt & milk) contain calcium, which aids sleep.
Answered 2/20/2016
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