Sleep is an integral part of human life and a basic biological need that is essential for the regeneration of the body. Poor quality or insufficient sleep negatively affects not only the mental and physical state, but also increases the risk of developing civilization diseases (obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.). Long-term sleep deprivation can lead to a deterioration of the immune system.
The main factors that affect our sleep include:
Sleep needs change throughout life. Children should sleep 9-12 hours a day and adults 7-9 hours a day. The quality of sleep is influenced by a number of other factors:
Sleep disorders affect an increasingly large part of the population, and research shows that they are more common in women (probably due to hormonal influences).
You can buy sleep-promoting supplements at the pharmacy that contain melatonin, L-tryptophan, and herbal extracts of valerian, hops, lemon balm, and lavender. However, if dietary measures fail and insomnia persists, you should see a doctor.
Free according to the web portal of the Czech Chamber of Pharmacists, 28. 3. 2025
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