The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is a vital part of our existence, but it can sometimes be difficult to get a good night’s sleep. In fact, 1 in 3 adults in America don’t get the right amount of sleep. That’s about 77 million people that struggle falling and staying asleep. But why is it so hard to get a good night’s sleep?
Why Can’t People Get Enough Sleep:
- More Light – This might seem silly, but the body relies on the amount of light to determine whether it’s daytime or nighttime. The increased amount of light in houses and the blue light from devices makes it harder for the brain to produce enough melatonin for a good amount of sleep.
- Packed Schedules – It seems like people have more and more to do these days. Between work (sometimes multiple jobs), kids’ schedules, and trying to spend time with family and friends, life can get hectic. “There is a huge increase in people carrying two jobs, working more hours, and more focus on trying to find time to exercise,” said Helen A. Emsellem, MD, medical director of the Center for Sleep & Wake Disorders.
- Higher Stress – Looping back to “life can get hectic”, higher stress levels usually lead to less sleep. Stress, especially chronic stress, means an increase in cortisol (hormone that increases alertness and energy) which makes it harder to fall asleep. In fact, people with high levels of stress often have insomnia too.
Benefits of Good Sleep:
Adults need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Good sleep has more benefits than just not feeling tired the next day. Health professionals actually say that sleep is as important as exercising and eating a balanced diet, but why? Here are some reasons why sleep is important:
- Lower Risk of Obesity – Research has shown that lack of sleep increases the risk of higher weight gains and even obesity. Less sleep means that hormones aren’t able to function properly. This leads to appetite fluctuations which means eating more than usual and lower metabolism. So getting enough sleep is vital for healthy weight management.
- Better Cognitive Function – Getting good sleep promotes a healthy brain. Studies have shown that people that experience the proper amount of sleep have better productivity, concentration, and problem-solving skills.
- Better Immune System – Sleep heavily influences how well the body can function. This includes the immune system. Not getting enough sleep leads to weakened immune function. In a study where participants were exposed to a common cold virus, those that slept more than 8 hours every night were three times less likely to develop a cold.
Why Sell Gummies that Promote Sleep?
The body relies on its internal clock to set a consistent sleep schedule, but sometimes that’s just not realistic. Work schedules, stress, and many other factors can make it hard to be consistent with sleep. As sleep issues become more common, so will sleep aids. Currently, it’s estimated that over 9 million Americans use some form of a sleep aid.
Vitamin Gummies offers two different options for sleep aids. Our Sleep Well Gummies contain
- Vitamin B6 – Helps the body produce more melatonin and serotonin to promote healthier, peaceful sleep
- Melatonin – Adds to the body’s natural melatonin to increase drowsiness and help induce sleep
- Passionflower Extract – Increases GABA levels that limit brain activity and help promote relaxation
Our Night Time Extreme CBD Gummies contain:
- CBD – Interacts with the Endocannabinoid System to induce a relaxed feeling
- Melatonin – Controls the body’s sleep-wake cycle, so ingesting helps promote levels of tiredness
We even have different formulations for our CBD gummies: one that has 25 mg of CBD with 5 mg of melatonin and one that has 10 mg of CBD with 1 mg of melatonin.