Which vitamin should be taken for insomnia?

Why do people experience insomnia? Insomnia itself has many underlying causes—such as deficiency of heart Qi, simultaneous deficiency of the heart and spleen, or insufficiency of Qi and blood—all of which may contribute to sleep disturbances. Consequently, many individuals resort to medication. Qiyeshen’an Tablets are commonly used to treat Qi deficiency and may help alleviate symptoms such as excessive dreaming. So, which vitamin should one take for insomnia?

Which Vitamin Should Be Taken for Insomnia?

Insomnia patients may sometimes benefit from appropriate supplementation with vitamin B1, as a deficiency in this vitamin can manifest neurologically. Insomnia is one such manifestation; other clinical features may include memory impairment and neuropsychiatric disturbances. Therefore, elderly patients with insomnia may appropriately supplement with vitamin B1. However, vitamin B1 supplementation alone may not resolve insomnia—particularly in younger patients.

For insomnia caused by other factors—such as anxiety or depression, poor sleep hygiene, work-related jet lag, night-shift nursing duties, or occupational stress—vitamin B1 supplementation alone is unlikely to address the clinical problem. In such cases, pharmacological interventions—including hypnotics or agents that regulate the sleep-wake cycle—as well as antidepressants or anxiolytics may be required for comprehensive management.

If disease symptoms are identified in daily life, timely medical evaluation and active cooperation with healthcare providers are essential. We hope this information proves helpful to you.