From drinking coffee to staring at screens, there are certain habits that pretty much everyone knows you should avoid doing before bed if you want a good night's sleep.
However, there are some sleep-disruptors that aren't as widely known —and are even considered healthy — including one that may affect up to 50% of adults in the US.
No, it's not exercising, although a vigorous workout near bedtime can negatively impact sleep. We're talking about vitamin supplements.
A study found that taking a multivitamin was associated with poorer sleep maintenance, which means a greater likelihood of nighttime awakenings and difficulty getting back to sleep.
Plus, certain B vitamins that are commonly found in multivitamins are associated with insomnia, disrupting your internal body clock and even cau