Insomnia patients often rely on a synthetic version of melatonin for a short duration to reset sleep cycles.
New Delhi: Sleep disorders and difficulties are no longer an uncommon occurrence – in a world dealing with stress and anxiety, it is a no-brainer for such woes to affect people across age groups. And while they turn to an array of solutions, expert say that a delicious juicy fruit could do the trick – it is pineapple. For people who struggle to fall asleep peacefully, pineapples could be key to nodding off in no time.
How do pineapples support sound sleep?
According to experts, eating pineapple before bedtime could boost the melatonin levels in the body for ‘the best sleep ever’. Melatonin is a hormone released by the body when the sun goes down and lights are turned off. It is also known as the sleep hormone. People struggling with sleep problems often rely on its supplements. The hormone’s levels increase at night at night naturally and dip during the day.
Insomnia patients often rely on a synthetic version of the hormone for a short duration to reset sleep cycles. As per the NH, the tablets help increase body’s supply of melatonin so that one can sleep peacefully and not wake up again and again at night. It is also advised to not take it for long durations.
Can food boost melatonin naturally?
Doctors say that some foods can naturally increase melatonin levels in the body, pineapple being one of those foods. Not only does it put on to sleep but also improves the quality significantly. While tart cherry juice has also been celebrated for this effect, the yellow fruit seems to work way better. Other foods that boost melatonin levels are:
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Eggs
- Goji berries
- Almonds
- Pistachios
- Tart cherries
What are the health benefits of pineapples?
Pineapples have several health benefits to offer ranging from treating bloating and indigestion to mitigating inflammation. Bromelain also works to reduce inflammation in the body while allowing one to sleep more peacefully at night. According to a 2013 research, melatonin content of the fruit can boost the sleep hormone levels in the body by a 266 per cent. Bananas can do the same by 180 per cent.
