Can’t sleep? Many natural products promise help but likely don’t deliver, says sleep doc – CBC

From herbal tea to melatonin gummies, there are plenty of options in this growing category

Mar 11, 2023

From herbal tea to melatonin gummies, Canadians looking for non-pharmaceutical ways to help them sleep have plenty of options to choose from.

While some experts question how well these products work, people who are desperate for a little rest — especially as they prepare to lose an hour when clocks move forward for daylight time this weekend — are willing to try just about anything.

That was the case for Christine Odunlami of Toronto.

She’s a technical recruiter in the financial services industry and has been studying part time for a Master’s degree in human Resources Management.

She found that on nights when she had classes it was difficult to fall asleep.

Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/can-t-sleep-many-natural-products-promise-help-but-likely-don-t-deliver-says-sleep-doc-1.6772538

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