One out of every three people
have insomnia at some time in their life.1 Habitual
sleeplessness is classified as insomnia. Chronic insomnia
affects one out of ten Americans, and that rate increases to
one in three among otherwise healthy seniors. A sleep disorder
known as sleep apnea affects about 20 million more Americans,
robbing them of the rest and rejuvenation and health and
wellness that come only as a result of getting a good night’s
sleep.2
When sleep deprivation robs the body of nutrients, serious
deterioration in performance and the onset of disease ensues.
People with sleep apnea often face an increased risk of heart
disease and higher than normal blood pressure.3
Drowsiness also decreases mental alertness, accounts for lower
productivity at work, as well as automobile accidents each
year.4
However, sleeping pills are
not the answer. Long-term use of sleep aids can lead to
insomnia.5
Sleep deprivation can also be linked to disorders such as
depression, anxiety, stress, and grief.6
Sleeplessness is often a sign of poor nutrition.
Supplementation of Magnesium, Zinc, and vitamin B
nutritionally help the body to have deeper and more restful
sleep.7 In addition, garlic has been shown to
improve serotonin levels, which are involved in the regulation
of sleep.8
The Greatest Vitamin in the
World contains the highest quality of minerals and whole food
vitamins available today.
1.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
2. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition. p. 473.
3. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, p. 474.
4.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
5. Ibid.
6. Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing, p. 473.
7. ACSM Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Vol 31,
No 5, May 1999.
8. Fillion, G. Designer Foods III (Transcript). Phytochemicals
in Garlic, Soy and Licorice: Research update and Implications.
May 23,24 and 25, 1994. Georgetown University Conference
Center, Washington, D.C.
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