Lack of sleep can also harm your skin! 4 must-eat nutrients to help you have a good night's sleep

Tossing and turning but can’t fall asleep? Long-term lack of sleep not only affects your mood, but also greatly reduces your skin condition. In addition to adjusting your lifestyle habits, eating the right nutrients can also help you fall asleep and allow your skin to get enough rest and recovery.

These sleep-aiding nutrients are worth trying

Magnesium: Relaxes the nervous system

Representative foods: pumpkin seeds, almonds, avocado, dark chocolate

Tryptophan: An essential amino acid for the synthesis of sleep hormone (melatonin).

Representative foods: turkey, dairy products, salmon, eggs

Calcium: Calcium can help muscles relax and assist in the synthesis of tryptophan.

Representative foods: cheese, green leafy vegetables, oysters, dried fish

Vitamin B6: helps synthesize GABA and melatonin, improving sleep quality.

Representative foods: bananas, salmon, garlic, spinach

Good sleep quality not only makes you energetic and in good working condition the next day, but also allows your skin to be repaired best at night.

(Photo source: Nutritionist Zhang Yuxi)