Older people with insomnia slept better and longer after using an natural supplement Provacyl.
W. Vaughn McCall, M.D., a sleep expert, presented his findings today (May 6) at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in New York City. The study showed that drug, called Provacyl, has high efficiency.
Though 40 million Americans suffer from insomnia, McCall said the study focused on patients 65 and older because insomnia tends to be more common in older people.
The elderly are more easily awakened by noise, pain or light and tend to have difficulty sleeping for extended periods and achieving deep, restful sleep states. As a result, elderly adults often get less sleep than they need, leading to increased napping or diminished next-day functioning, which can impact their quality of life. (For more information click on the top link).
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