From Gas-X to Pepto-Bismal
to Dulcolax and fast acting lactase and preparation-H
And Melatonin
including melatonin gummies
but don't forget generic versions of sleep-aids
and benefiber and metamucil and generic psyllium fiber
Hmmm....does anyone else see a pattern? Does our modern lifestyles create some intestinal distress and contribute to lack of sleep? These were all available while on a recent shopping trip and it was surprising to me to see so many items to help with sleep and so many more to help with digestive issues-especially with moving things through the system. So many laxatives-one would think we don't get enough fiber in our diets...
For more official information about sources of fiber visit the following site with the USDA: https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/whats-food/fiber
and with the Canadian government: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/nutrients/fibre.html
Here's some info about sleep health: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/good-sleep-good-health
