A banana works as a natural sleep aid because it supports the body’s own sleep chemistry instead of forcing sedation. Its natural sugars help tryptophan reach the brain, where vitamin B6 converts it into serotonin and melatonin—the hormones that trigger sleep.
Bananas also supply magnesium and potassium, which relax muscles, calm the nervous system, and reduce nighttime twitching. Their resistant starch stabilizes blood sugar, helping prevent cortisol spikes that cause 3 a.m. wake-ups.
They’re gentle on digestion, soothe reflux, and support the gut–brain connection, making it easier to enter deep, restorative sleep.
Unlike pills, a banana protects natural sleep cycles. Slightly green bananas help you stay asleep; riper ones help you fall asleep faster.
Simple, affordable, and effective, the bedtime banana supports sleep the way the body evolved to rest.
