Many underestimate the importance of a restful sleep. It is essential for physical and mental vitality and as an important part of our lives, a prerequisite for health and well-being. Our body uses this regular resting phase to recharge the batteries and remain efficient in the long term. The hormone melatonin is formed in the body from the nerve messenger serotonin and controls the day-night rhythm and is therefore also called the sleep hormone. The hormone thus ensures that we become tired in the evening. The body makes it itself and it is synthesized in the pineal gland (epiphysis) in the brain.
Unfortunately, falling asleep easily and sleeping well are not a given
In addition to stress, worries and fears, which can impede the path to the land of dreams, the body’s own melatonin production, which decreases with increasing age, is one of the main factors for difficulties in falling asleep. In addition, there are time-shift-related disturbances after longer trips – commonly known as jet lag.
Melatonin
In darkness, melatonin secretion is stimulated. When daylight falls on the retina, on the other hand, melatonin production is inhibited in the body. The hormone released in darkness can dock at certain binding sites in the brain and some cells of the immune system. This lets the body know that it is now time to rest and that, for example, energy consumption must be lowered and blood pressure reduced.
The additional supply of melatonin in the form of drops can help the body fall asleep. It is usually consumed just before going to bed. This will help your body and nothing will stand in the way of a refreshed start to the next morning.
Also for vacation, especially for long-distance travel with time difference, melatonin supply in the form of drops can be the ideal companion. Melatonin helps alleviate the subjective sensation of jet lag so you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest from day one.
Magnesium
What many people probably don’t know yet: Magnesium deficiency can be a reason for problems falling asleep. The micronutrient is involved in almost all bodily functions in some way. Among other things, it influences the cardiovascular system as well as muscle and nerve cells. An insufficient supply of the micronutrient is widespread in Germany.
The symptoms of magnesium deficiency such as tension, muscle twitching, for example at the eyelid, as well as nocturnal calf cramps also have a strong effect on the quality of sleep. Studies on the relationship between a good magnesium supply and sleep quality showed that magnesium plays a key role in the regulation of sleep through its multiple functions for various neurotransmitters of our nervous system.
We recommend dietary supplements, which contain various magnesium compounds. By using compounds with different solubility and magnesium content, you will achieve the best magnesium supply.
A high magnesium level in the body can give you a restful sleep and energetic start to the day. In addition, it can reduce restlessness, nervousness and irritability – all consequences of a magnesium deficit – and also in this context allow optimal sleep and rest.