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Almonds: A Sleep Solution for Insomniacs?

10/31/2025

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Almonds may offer sleep benefits due to magnesium and melatonin.
A 2019 study found 78% of college students reported insomnia, dropping to 69% after 10 almonds daily for two weeks.
A separate study found adults eating 60 grams of almonds daily for 20 weeks had improved sleep quality.
Experts caution that current research is limited, and it remains unclear whether smaller almond amounts offer similar effects.

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Story summary

Almonds may offer sleep benefits due to magnesium and melatonin.
A 2019 study found 78% of college students reported insomnia, dropping to 69% after 10 almonds daily for two weeks.
A separate study found adults eating 60 grams of almonds daily for 20 weeks had improved sleep quality.
Experts caution that current research is limited, and it remains unclear whether smaller almond amounts offer similar effects.