Kiwis are one of the fruits that almost everyone enjoys. They are sweet, slightly tangy, easy to add to your meals, and packed with nutrients. Most of us already know they are great for immunity and digestion, but did you know they might actually help you sleep better, too? Sounds surprising, right?
A video shared by Dr Tim Tiutan on Instagram is now getting a lot of attention for exactly this reason. In the clip, he says, "Kiwis contain natural melatonin. In fact, a small clinical study demonstrated that people who ate two kiwis before bed for four weeks fell asleep 35% faster, woke up less, slept 13% longer, and had better sleep quality."
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Now think about that for a second – falling asleep faster and waking up less in the middle of the night just by adding a fruit to your routine. Is not it amazing? Melatonin, which he mentions, is the hormone that helps control your sleep cycle. So, the idea is simple: if your body gets a natural source of it, your sleep might improve.
A study by the National Library of Medicine notes that kiwifruit contains melatonin, which plays an important role in regulating your body's sleep cycle. The study also suggests that the fruit contains serotonin, which may help improve sleep quality. On top of that, they are rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and support overall body function.
Here is how the internet reacted to Dr Tim Tiutan's video:
One user said, "This really does work I've gone from 6 hours sleep to almost 8 hours sleep most days."
Another user had a completely different experience: "I got so excited for this a few months ago - only to find out that I developed an allergy to kiwi (never had a problem before!)."
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Some are even rethinking their routine. One comment read, "I've been eating them in the morning with my yogurt. I am switching."
An individual commented, "This does work. Slept longer, more deeply, and didn't wake up. Only sadness is when they are out of season, my sleep is not as good."
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