Do almonds help improve sleep quality? ": Almonds help you fall asleep faster. "A new study found that people who ate 60 grams of almonds daily for 20 weeks reported better sleep quality and fell asleep faster. It took about 18 minutes to fall asleep compared to 26 minutes in the control group. Almonds contain magnesium and tryptophan, substances involved in processes related to sleep regulation. However, it is not yet known whether the observed improvements are due to them. Scientists also haven't determined whether eating almonds before bed helps you fall asleep faster that night. For chronic insomnia, experts recommend cognitive behavioral therapy instead of trying to solve the problem with individual products. Almonds can be part of a balanced diet, but do not replace adequate sleep and treatment if necessary."