Sleep is among the most important components of physical and mental health. ‘A good night’s sleep is related to so many essential functions of our body, from helping to maintain immune health and an improved mood to lowering your risk of certain health complications; such as heart disease and diabetes.
Over-the-counter sleep aids, including those that are naturally derived have gained immense popularity in treating sleeplessness and insomnia. Sleep gummies, supplements in gummy form with active ingredients, may be an effective treatment in the short-term.
Just as the name suggests, sleep gummies are a supplement to help you fall and stay asleep, in gummy form. They contain active ingredients to induce sleep, most commonly melatonin, L-theanine and CBD. Perhaps the only benefit sleep gummies carry over supplements in capsule or tablet form is that they are easier for people who can’t swallow pills.
The biggest reason to take sleep gummies is that they can help you sleep. Considering they are relatively new to the market, there are no specific studies supporting their benefits. There is, however, research surrounding some of the active ingredients. Experts agree that any possible benefits of sleep gummies are only a short-term solutions. They do not treat the cause of sleeplessness.
So, who should take sleep gummies? Well, sleep gummies containing melatonin may be recommended for adults with temporary sleep issues or to help with jet lag. There is also some evidence these sleep aids may help people who have a condition known as delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD).There is less scientific agreement about the effectiveness of melatonin to treat insomnia.
Sleep gummies, precisely those with melatonin may also help children sleep. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that is essential in regulating the sleep-wake cycle; levels are low during they day, rising to a peak in the middle of the night.
If your medical practitioner allows you to take sleep gummies, make sure to use them as directed. Most gummies should be taken shortly before bedtime. If you take them in the morning or afternoon, you may become drowsy. How long sleep gummies last is dependent on the ingredients.
Since sleep gummies are not regulated by the FDA, you should consider settling for a reputable brand. Be sure to go for supplements with third-party certification since they will surely serve you perfectly. Also, go for a dose of 1 to 3 mg of melatonin per day, with 10 mg being the limit.
