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E445: Sleep aids before reaching for the pills

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Exploring Alternatives to Melatonin Supplementation for Better Sleep

The chapter discusses the potential issues with relying on melatonin as a sleep aid and suggests alternative options such as incorporating meals with starchy carbs. They emphasize the importance of sleep hygiene and consistent routines before resorting to supplementation. The chapter also highlights the use of tryptophan as a precursor to melatonin production and suggests simple food swaps to aid in tryptophan production.

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