Neurologists Warn of the Problems of the Boom of Products Against Insomnia: "None Has Shown Efficacy"
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Chronic insomnia is related to an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression disorders


Despite increased interest in having knowledge of sleep, "it is increasingly common to find categorical statements and proposals without scientific validity", worrying experts in sleep medicine.
Neurologists warn about the boom risks of medically invalid therapies and remedies aimed at people with insomnia. The Study Group on Insomnia Disorders is...
The Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) appeals to the population to distrust the misleading advertising of miracle products for insomnia and not to be dragged away by fashions or promises. Neurologists explain that insomnia is a complex medical disorder, which always requires a rigorous diagnostic and therapeutic approach, and call attention to the use of miracle products without scientific backing and with economic cost for the affected.
The Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) has alerted about the increase of products without medical validity that are offered as a solution to insomnia. They are remedies that vary from supplements, "natural" pills or infusions to pillows, antifaces or electronic devices and that, according to the entity, have not shown efficacy. In fact, Celia García Malo, coordinator of the Group of Study of Disorders of the Vigil and Dream of this society, has …
The Study Group on Vigil and Dream Disorders of the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN) has warned about the increase of "miracle" products and services without medical validity and aimed at people with insomnia, which means not only an "important" economic expense for the patient, but can also be harmful to his health.
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