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The Most Relaxing Facts About Nuts _ Seeds to Fall Asleep To

Close your eyes and let the quiet, soothing science of nuts and seeds guide you into sleep. These tiny powerhouses are rich in melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle, with pistachios containing some of the highest amounts found in plant foods. They are also excellent sources of magnesium, which relaxes muscles and calms the nervous system, and tryptophan, an amino acid that your body converts into serotonin and then melatonin. Walnuts are among the few plant foods that contain natural melatonin, and a 2025 study found that eating walnuts daily improved sleep quality. A…

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