6 Natural Aids for Sleep

Some natural products benefit healthy sleep through a number of different actions. Here are our top 6 recommendations:

1. Melatonin – signals sleep onset in the brain
2. Magnesium – muscle and nervous system relaxant
3. Passion flower and valerian – GABA-like activity and nervous system relaxant
4. Flaxseed and black cohosh – estrogen modulator
5. Chaste tree berry – supports progesterone
6. Iron (test before taking!) – deficiency associated with restless leg syndrome