Or, maybe all of the above?

Learn how to make banana tea and its sleep-boosting benefits ahead.

What are the benefits of banana tea for sleep?

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However, thats if you include the peels when brewing a cup.

Whats more, bananas contain a lot of this essential mineral.

According to the USDA, a medium-sized banana has abouteight percent of your recommended daily intake.

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This has led the sleep expert to seek out alternative ways for folks to consume moremagnesium through food.

And, more importantly, their peels.

The peel of the banana has significantly more magnesium than the fruit itself, Dr. Breus says.

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As such, youll want to make banana tea, including the peel.

These nutrients also support heart and gut health, Manian says.

Tryptophan is the precursor toserotoninandmelatonin, vital hormones in promoting healthful sleep patterns, Manian says.

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Basically, when paired withpotassium and magnesium, tryptophancompletes the perfect recipe of compounds associated with improving sleep.

After about 10-15 minutes, remove the peels, and serve the banana-infused water in a mug.

Another option for making banana tea is by using the pulp instead.

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Then, add hot water and allow the mixture to brew for 10 minutes.

Finally, youll want to drain the liquid and place it into a teacup or mug.

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