{"id":1708214,"date":"2022-10-24T01:30:10","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T05:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1708214"},"modified":"2022-10-24T01:34:52","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T05:34:52","slug":"this-is-the-sleep-aid-a-pharmacist-recommends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/this-is-the-sleep-aid-a-pharmacist-recommends\/","title":{"rendered":"This is the Sleep Aid a Pharmacist Recommends"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthis-is-the-sleep-aid-a-pharmacist-recommends%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1708214&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Getting a good night&#8217;s rest\u2014<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/news-sleep-dementia-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\">at least seven hours<\/a> of nightly shut-eye\u2014is crucial to both your physical and mental health. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/media\/releases\/2016\/p0215-enough-sleep.html\" target=\"_blank\">one in three Americans<\/a> reports not getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why we reached out to <strong>Tessa Spencer<\/strong>, PharmD, a specialist in <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesuperfoodpharmacist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">community pharmacy and functional medicine<\/a>, to find out which sleep aids she recommends. She says there&#8217;s one product that&#8217;s ideal for helping you <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/plants-to-help-you-sleep-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">catch some zzz&#8217;s<\/a> while minimizing the risk of side effects\u2014but advised caution in choosing between brands. Read on to learn which sleep aid she recommends, and why medication should never be your only strategy in the fight against sleepless nights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/cooling-pillow-night-sweats-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You&#8217;re Over 50, Sleeping With This Item Can Prevent Night Sweats<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"335909\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-335909\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/young-woman-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"young woman sleeping in bed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/young-woman-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/young-woman-sleeping-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/young-woman-sleeping-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/young-woman-sleeping-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-335909\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/young-woman-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"young woman sleeping in bed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/young-woman-sleeping.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/young-woman-sleeping-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/young-woman-sleeping-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/young-woman-sleeping-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock\/TORWAISTUDIO<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since sleep aids can cause unwanted side effects or dependency, many experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/jennifer-aniston-insomnia-cure-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">relieve insomnia<\/a>. &#8220;Sleep medications can be an effective short-term treatment\u2014for example, they can provide immediate relief during a period of high stress or grief,&#8221; says the Mayo Clinic. &#8220;Some newer sleeping medications have been approved for longer use. But they may not be the best long-term insomnia treatment,&#8221; their experts write.<span aria-hidden=\"true\">ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb<\/span><\/p>\n<p>CBT works to address the underlying causes of insomnia by improving one&#8217;s sleep hygiene, environment, relaxation, and more. Some practitioners may combine CBT with a medicinal component to maximize benefits while keeping doses low.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ THIS NEXT: <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/silk-pillowcase-prevent-aging-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">If You&#8217;re Over 50, Sleeping With This Item Will Prevent Aging<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"279134\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-279134\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A senior woman sitting in bed prepares to take two supplement pills.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-279134\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"A senior woman sitting in bed prepares to take two supplement pills.\" width=\"1254\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1254w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/woman-in-bed-taking-melatonin-protects-against-covid-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.istockphoto.com\/photo\/melatonin-for-promotion-of-healthy-sleep-mature-woman-taking-melatonin-supplement-gm1246651009-363217603\" target=\"blank\">iStock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you do choose to use a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/sleep-medication-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">sleep aid<\/a> as part of your insomnia treatment, Spencer recommends melatonin. &#8220;Melatonin is a natural hormone our body produces which regulates many different processes in our bodies,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;In human studies, melatonin has shown to be effective at improving sleep cycles, but the timing and dose determines how effective it is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Spencer says that taking between 0.5 and 5 mg of immediate-release melatonin should help you get to sleep effectively. &#8220;However, studies show, doses higher than 5 mg didn&#8217;t seem to increase melatonin&#8217;s effect,&#8221; she notes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"312890\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-312890\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"older man with gray hair awake in bed at night\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-312890\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"older man with gray hair awake in bed at night\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/older-man-bed-night.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/older-man-bed-night-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Shutterstock \/ Monkey Business Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have no trouble getting to sleep but struggle to stay asleep, Spencer recommends taking an extended-release melatonin formulation. &#8220;Immediate release of melatonin will help an individual fall asleep faster, but this can often wear off during the night. An extended-release formulation of melatonin will slowly release melatonin throughout the night, thus promoting a full night&#8217;s sleep,&#8221; she explains.<\/p>\n<p>Spencer says if your sleep problems don&#8217;t seem to improve, you should discontinue your nightly melatonin use after one to two months. &#8220;After this time, I would reassess your sleep. Sleep aids are meant to help in the short term, but proper <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/about_sleep\/sleep_hygiene.html\" target=\"_blank\">sleep routines, habits and hygiene<\/a> (like turning off your devices, sleeping in a cool, comfortable room) are going to be your best bet for long-term sleep health,&#8221; she explains.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>For more health news sent directly to your inbox, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\">sign up for our daily newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"355363\" class=\"alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-355363\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"mature asian woman taking supplements\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-taking-supplements-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-taking-supplements-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-taking-supplements-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-355363\" src=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"mature asian woman taking supplements\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestlifeonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/04\/woman-taking-supplements.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-taking-supplements-1.jpg, 333&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 500w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-taking-supplements-2.jpg, 512&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/woman-taking-supplements-3.jpg, 683&#038;quality=82&#038;strip=all 1024w\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">Dean Drobot \/ Shutterstock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spencer says there&#8217;s one important safety concern to bear in mind if you do opt for a treatment plan that includes melatonin: it&#8217;s important to buy a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usp.org\/services\/verification-services\" target=\"_blank\">USP verified<\/a> or <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.org\/testing\/health\/nutritional-supplements-personal-care-products\/product-and-ingredient-certificationhttps:\/\/www.nsf.org\/testing\/health\/nutritional-supplements-personal-care-products\/product-and-ingredient-certification\" target=\"_blank\">NSF certified<\/a> supplement. That&#8217;s because uncertified brands may have disparities between labeled content and actual content, she says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Based on an analysis of 31 different melatonin supplement brands, the melatonin content of these supplements varied up to almost 500 percent compared to the labeled melatonin content. For example, the most variable sample was a chewable tablet, which are mostly taken by children. The label claimed having 1.5 mg of melatonin in one tablet, but when they tested, it had 9 mg. That is a huge difference,&#8221; Spencer notes.<\/p>\n<p>Pressed for her personal favorite melatonin supplements, she recommends immediate-release and extended-release <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.naturemade.com\/collections\/melatonin\" target=\"_blank\">melatonin formulations from Nature Made<\/a>, noting that the brand&#8217;s &#8220;purity and accuracy in labeling&#8221; sets it apart from others.\u00a0 Speak with your doctor if you have questions about whether melatonin might be right for you.<\/p>\n<p><em>Best Life offers the most up-to-date information from top experts, new research, and health agencies, but our content is not meant to be a substitute for professional guidance. When it comes to the medication you&#8217;re taking or any other health questions you have, always consult your healthcare provider directly.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting a good night&#8217;s rest\u2014at least seven hours of nightly shut-eye\u2014is crucial to both your physical and mental health. Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1708217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[547],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1708214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-bongino-report"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1708214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1708214"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1708214\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1708217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1708214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1708214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1708214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}