One out of five people nod off at work!

One in five people nod off at their work desk due to lack of a good night s sleep. It was found that lack of proper rest accounts for six million lost working days a year, the Daily Express reported. The survey by bed firm Silentnight found that only 13 per cent of men and women admitted they slept peacefully, while the rest said that the thought of having to get up early, money worries and stress kept them awake.

Nineteen per cent of the respondents said that arguing with a loved one ruined their bedtime. It was revealed that more women than men miss work due to sleepless nights. About 17 percent catch up on sleep during the morning commute, while seven per cent doze off at their desk and four per cent during meetings.

Stress is often seen as a culprit when you are unable to get a good night s sleep. But your diet also plays a role in it. Check your nutrient intake to sleep well. The following vitamins and minerals are required to solve sleep problems, reports huffingtonpost.com.

Magnesium: It plays a role in the bodily function that regulates sleep. Insomnia is one of the symptoms of lack of magnesium. A 2006 analysis in the journal Medical Hypothesis suggests that magnesium deficiency might be cause of depression and mental health problems. Dark leafy vegetables, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and beans are some of the food items rich in magnesium. (Read: Top 5 foods to help you sleep)

Potassium: A 1991 study in the journal Sleep revealed that supplements may be helpful to those who have trouble sleeping through the night. Beans, leafy vegetables and baked potatoes are some of the sources.

Vitamin D: A 2012 study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found a strong correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D deficiency. The sun s rays are good for this vitamin. Some of the food sources include swordfish, salmon and tuna. (Read: Vitamin D supplements good for pregnant women)

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