Do walnuts help you sleep?

Question

I've been struggling with insomnia for a while, and a neighbour suggested eating a few walnuts before bed. I'm wondering if there's any truth to it, do walnuts help you sleep?

Deepika Padukone · Accepted Answer

With long work hours, finding good sleep is hard. Walnuts do have some natural melatonin which might help, but they are not a magic cure. Having a light dinner and keeping your phone away an hour before bed works much faster in my experience.

Varun Sood · Answer

Bro, don't stress too much about not sleeping, that just makes it worse! Try having a couple of walnuts with warm milk tonight. It is a nice cozy routine and might just help you drift off easily.

Nisha Desai · Answer

While walnuts contain magnesium and melatonin which support sleep, chronic insomnia can have underlying health causes. If your sleeplessness continues for more than a few weeks, please consult a physician for a proper evaluation.

Rahul Verma · Answer

I did not know walnuts could help with sleep, I thought they were only good for brain health. Do we have to soak them in water overnight like almonds to get the benefits, or can we eat them raw before sleeping?

Karan Johar · Answer

Yes, walnuts have healthy fats and melatonin which are great for a peaceful night! 🧠 Sleep is so important, so munching on a few before bedtime instead of heavy snacks is a great habit to start!

Sunita Rao · Answer

My teenage son was struggling to sleep during his board exams. I started giving him 2-3 soaked walnuts with warm milk at night. It did seem to help calm his mind, but maintaining a proper sleep schedule is also very important.

Do walnuts help you sleep?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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