Banish Insomnia -- Sleep Safe with
Amino Acids
There is something most uncivilized about living in a civilized
world. What is it? It’s hard to get good night’s
sleep.
Some of this punishing sleep deprivation is voluntary. Too
much to do. Too much to see. Too many responsibilities. Not
enough sleep.
For many people, sleep is a desperate need. People toss and
turn, but sleep does not come. Others get to sleep only to
awaken later in the middle of the night. In the morning, thousands
(millions?) head off to work bleary-eyed, trying to be productive.
It’s a vicious cycle.
Eventually exhaustion can get bad enough that a person seeks
help from their doctor, who obligingly writes a prescription
for some pills. At first, they work well and the sleepless
person gets some much needed relief.
However, the real nightmare is about to begin. After awhile,
the sleeping pills stop working. Unfortunately, by then, the
person is addicted. The doctor has been told the drugs are
not addictive by the drug manufacturer. Anecdotal evidence,
however, suggests drug manufacturers aren’t giving doctors
the whole story. There’s big money in having a “non-addictive”
sleeping pill. As the saying goes, “Money Talks.”
It turns out that there is another way, but not one health
insurance will pay for. Because there are no large drug companies
standing behind this alternative, health insurance companies
don’t recognize it as a therapeutic choice.
Contrary to what doctors usually are taught both in medical
schools and from drug companies, nutrition plays a large role
in getting a good night’s sleep. There are a number
of vitamins and minerals that support sleep. An internet search
for “insomnia vitamins” and “insomnia minerals”
provides a wealth of information about these nutritional supports.
Staying away from nicotine, caffeine and alcohol helps in
getting a good night’s sleep, as does having a good
diet and getting regular exercise
Amino acids are lesser known for their importance in being
able to get enough sleep, but they are just as vital. L-Tryptophan,
for example, is called “essential” for a reason.
People can’t live without it.
Without enough L-Tryptophan, or its easier-to-get cousin,
5-HTP (5-Hydroxy Tryptophan), human beings are not able to
calm down. Sound familiar? Usually, about 100 mg of 5-HTP
provides enough relaxation that sleep becomes an option for
an average adult. Experimentation to discover an appropriate
dosage is safe and easy.
Sleep becomes an option with enough L-Tryptophan in the brain.
This is where L-Theanine, another commonly available amino
acid, comes in. It’s a sleep time amplifier, providing
more rest in less time. A dose of 100 mg at bed time is a
good starting place.
Finally, GABA (yet another amino acid) works for some people.
Most sleeping pills work on the same part of the brain that
uses GABA. Unfortunately, for technical reasons, just taking
GABA does not always work that well. Trying 200 mg at bed
time is a good starting place. It may or may not work.
Anyone having trouble getting a good night’s sleep
can leave the sleeping pills in the cabinet. Instead, trying
some 5-HTP, L-Theanine and GABA is an inexpensive option.
These supplements are a safe and non-addictive alternative.
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Author: Eric Choong
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