4 vitamin deficiency that causes insomnia in seniors

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4 vitamin deficiency that causes insomnia in
seniors
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VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY
Vitamin C known to be helpful for people
struggling with insomnia, especially elder
people. It also helps to polish the taste buds
and boost the immunity. For a peaceful sleep
Vitamin C should be added to the daily diet of
the senior people. Fruits especially citrus
fruits are great source for Vitamin C.
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SELENIUM DEFICIENCY
Another essential micro nutrient is selenium.
Selenium is essential for brain development and
prevention of insomnia. Even a small quantity
of selenium can be useful for good sleep.
Seafood, dairy products, grains and nuts etc are
good source of selenium
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LYCOPENE DEFICIENCY
A Carotenoid pigment called lycopene proved to
be useful to increase sleep duration in senior
people. Vegetables which are red in color such
as tomatoes, papaya and others are rich in
lycopene. However, dried parsley and asparagus
are also good source of lycopene. Lycopene has
to be included in the diet of the senior people
for a good nights sleep.
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LAURIC ACID DEFICIENCY
A saturated fatty acid called lauric acid is
very rich in health properties. Lauric acid
helps good cholesterol in synthesis inside our
body. Lauric acid helps controlling
cardiovascular disorder and high blood pressure
besides reducing insomnia problems. Deficiency
of Lauric Acid can cause insomnia in senior
people.
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