The ancient Egyptians used the onion to induce sleep, and the truth is that they were not misguided. The onion, especially if it is red or shallot, contains quercetin , a substance with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and sedative effects, which helps you fall asleep. A glass of wine can also be recommended company before going to sleep, as it reduces blood pressure and heart rate, plunging us into a pleasant state of relaxation.
However, the best antidote to insomnia has turned out to be cherry juice . According to a study by the University of Rochester Medical Center (USA) published some time ago in the Journal of Medical Food , this drink does not reduce the time it takes to fall asleep but, once we are asleep, it increases its depth . In a series of experiments, scientists showed that insomniacs who drank a glass of juice in the morning and another glass two hours before going to bed, woke up less at night and woke up more rested.
