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10 Foods That Can Help You Sleep

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1) Bananas

Bananas contain potassium and magnesium. This duo acts as natural muscle relaxants. Bananas also contain tryptophan, which promotes sleep.

Tryptophan turns into serotonin and melatonin when it's in the brain. Serotonin induces relaxation. Melatonin encourages sleepiness.

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