Sleep supplementation - how our Supergreen's might help you sleep better

Sleep supplementation - how Emerald Nutrition could help you sleep better

In our previous sleep hygiene blog, we’ve mentioned that in addition to changing our daily habits and applying good sleep hygiene, we can implement supplementation to our daily routine to encourage better sleep. That way we’d fall asleep faster, stay asleep throughout the night, and get a good amount of deep restorative sleep to feel refreshed and alert in the morning. 

Although supplementation is not necessary, people may benefit from it.  

There is a range of different supplements we can choose to target various pathways in our bodies responsible for sleep. Let’s have a closer look at the Emerald Nutrition formula and how it can contribute to improved sleep.  

Vitamins and minerals 

To start with something that often gets overlooked, nutritional deficiencies can cause us to experience sleeping disorders – causing downregulated sleep-wake cycles and disrupted melatonin (sleep hormone) production. Some of the ‘sleep vitamins and minerals’ which help us with our nighttime unwinding include: vitamin Bs, vitamin C, vitamin D, and magnesium. 

Vitamin Bs - especially B3, B6, B9 and B12, are responsible for the regulation of many metabolic pathways, including the ones involved in the production of melatonin and the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.  

Emerald Nutrition Supergreens contains a blend of 25 vitamins and minerals, including B vitamin complex and the active form of vitamin B12 -  methylcobalamin, which has been shown to be capable of treating some sleep disorders.

In the Emerald Nutrition formula, we also include L-Choline Bitartrate. Choline – a nutrient chemically related to B vitamins, has a role in the production of acetylcholine – a neurotransmitter engaged in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles and regulation of REM sleep. Choline deficiency is related to reduced REM sleep – needed for recovery and restorative sleep which makes us alert and supports our focus and cognitive function.  

Magnesium is a natural relaxant – it induces calming effects on the body. It is the key mineral involved in muscle and central nervous system relaxation, which helps with relieving stress. Emerald Nutrition formula contains Magnesium Bisglycinate – which helps the brain unwind and induces the production of sleep hormone - melatonin. Some studies show that magnesium supplementation may help with insomnia - helping to fall asleep faster, stay asleep, and prevent waking up earlier than planned. 
 
Additionally, greens, algaes, and fruit and vegetable extracts are a great source of vitamins and minerals, like the B vitamins and choline that can help improve our sleep – all of them are contained within our Emerald Nutrition formula! 

Adaptogens 

Adaptogens are plant-based extracts which help the body in times of stress. Long term stress can negatively disrupt the processes within the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis and lead to many issues, including sleep disorders. Emerald Nutrition formula uses Ashwagandha KSM-66, Korean Ginseng and Reishi as three powerful adaptogens which can target the HPA axis’ activity - reducing cortisol production, and helping the body to relax. This translates into reduced anxiety, and a better ability to unwind and fall asleep faster, increasing the amount of deep restful sleep. 

As a matter of fact, the sleep-inducing benefits, and the positive health outcomes connected to good, quality sleep, have given Reishi mushroom the title of “mushroom of immortality” amongst Eastern cultures.  

Sleep is one of the most important factors contributing to health and wellness, yet, it can be easily disrupted by stress and our fast-paced living. Ensuring good sleep hygiene and taking care of our nutritional needs can make a big positive change in our wellbeing and the quality of our everyday life.  

To find out more about Emerald Nutrition, see the full list of ingredients and learn more about other health benefits coming within the 12g scoop of greens, click here.