By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG), VP, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, NutraScience Labs09.20.22
Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep is a relatively common problem. According to population-based studies and other research around the world, about 30% of adults report one or more insomnia symptoms.1,2 Likewise, a U.S. survey reported that about 20% or more of older American adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol.3
Unfortunately, many sleep-inducing medications are associated with side effects, including daytime sleepiness, dry mouth, and blurred vision—and most, but not all, are not recommended for more than a few weeks.4,5 Not surprisingly, this leaves the door wide open for natural sleep-support alternatives.
Common Sleep Alternatives
Two of the most common natural sleep alternatives include melatonin and valerian root—both of which have solid research to support their efficacy. However, both may have side effects in some people.
For example, the most common side effects of melatonin include d
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