6- Figs Treat Insomnia
Insomnia is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, making it difficult for them to fall asleep and stay asleep. Figs contain an amino acid called tryptophan which helps the body produce serotonin and melatonin, the hormones which regulate our sleep cycle.
A study found that consuming this before bedtime helped reduce the time needed for sleeping participants to fall asleep by 25%. Eating dried or fresh figs about an hour before bedtime was also found to prolong quality sleep time and increase overall energy levels during waking hours. (3)