Eat a Spoonful of Honey Every Night to Get a Restful Sleep

Do you know the benefits of honey? We made a video talking about its uses and why you should have it at home. But did you know that taking a spoonful of honey before going to bed can help you sleep better? Throughout history, honey was used as a medicine against different problems, especially respiratory ones, such as coughs. However, some recent studies point out that eating honey before bed can improve sleep quality, especially for sleep troubles associated with other diseases. According to a scientific study published by the Current Signal Transduction Therapy, certain foods can induce sleep thanks to their tryptophan and ability to stimulate serotonin. Did you know that? Watch the video to learn more. Enjoying the video? Then give it a like and share it with your friends to help the channel! Tryptophan is an essential amino acid involved in the quality of sleep. Serotonin induces relaxation and signals to the brain when it is time to sleep. But what do these things have to do with honey? Insomniac honey is one of the foods that has all of these characteristics. Actually, its sugars slightly increase insulin, allowing tryptophan to enter the brain. It stimulates serotonergic activity and melatonin production. Isn't it incredible? Melatonin adjusts the body's internal clock and the sleep-wake cycle, which we already mentioned here on the channel. Insomniac people, or anyone undergoing anxiety from stopping smoking, also take melatonin. In these cases, honey could be helpful. It's nice, isn't it? It also explains why it is good for sleep. A study published in the magazine Pediatrics says that honey improves sleep in children with a nighttime cough. Of course, honey isn't the only treatment against insomnia. However, consuming it in small amounts, combined with a healthy lifestyle and adequate sleep, can contribute to a better and more restorative sleep. If you want to sleep better, consider the following orientations. The honey should be organic, preferably from a beekeeper. Many brands we buy at supermarkets are highly treated and processed, losing many of their original properties. They can also have lots of added sugar. According to folk wisdom, we should take one tablespoon of honey every night. You can also dilute it in a relaxing tea or in a cup of vegetable milk. It is important to understand that honey isn't a wonder drug for sleep or to fight insomnia. We suggest you talk to a doctor if your insomnia issues don't improve even after watching our videos. Children younger than 1 mustn't consume honey. It might contain Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism. This disease can cause serious health problems, such as double and blurry vision, photophobia, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and compromise the nervous system, trouble swallowing, speaking or moving, and respiratory muscles. This bacteria may be harmful to children younger than 1 because their gut microbiota isn't fully formed. For healthy adults, the amount of Clostridium botulinum found in honey isn't dangerous. Honey is also not recommended for diabetic people, since it is rich in sugar and can cause glycemia peaks. Pregnant women should also pay attention and try to add honey to a healthy diet to avoid the risk of gestational diabetes. Since honey is highly caloric and rich in sugar, its excessive consumption may cause weight gain. If you want to maintain your mental health and wake up full of energy, eating honey at night can help you. Now tell us, with what frequency do you eat honey?