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10 Foods That Can Help You Sleep

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4) Dairy foods

Dairy products contain tryptophan. Milk, for instance, is full of tryptophan, so it can have a sedative effect. It also contains calcium, which helps regulate melatonin production.

Other foods high in tryptophan include bananas, eggs, honey, nuts and seeds.

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