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Nutraceuticals for Sleep Disorders
Ruhi Ali1, Sana Tariq1, Ozaifa Kareem2
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Sector-3, MB Road, New-Delhi, India.
Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening
|January 21, 2021
Summary
Nutraceuticals offer a promising, non-habit-forming approach to managing sleep disorders. This review explores various food-derived compounds that can effectively improve sleep quality and address related health issues.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Sleep Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Adequate sleep is crucial for daily functioning, mood regulation, and overall health.
- Sleep disorders are increasingly prevalent due to lifestyle factors, and conventional medications have limitations.
- Conventional sleep disorder treatments often involve habit-forming medications with withdrawal symptoms, necessitating alternative solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of nutraceuticals.
- To discuss the application of nutraceuticals in managing sleep disorders.
- To highlight the benefits of nutraceuticals as a non-toxic, non-habit-forming treatment option.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nutraceuticals and their effects on sleep.
- Identification of specific nutraceuticals with reported benefits for sleep disorders.
- Analysis of the characteristics of nutraceuticals relevant to sleep disorder treatment.
Main Results:
- Nutraceuticals, derived from food sources, present a viable alternative for sleep disorder management.
- Several nutraceuticals, including Caffeine, Chamomile, Kava kava, Cherries, L-tryptophan, Valerian, Vitamin D, Marijuana, melatonin, and Lemon balm, show positive effects.
- Key advantages of nutraceuticals include their non-toxic and non-habit-forming nature, alongside practical efficiency.
Conclusions:
- Nutraceuticals represent a safe and effective strategy for addressing sleep disorders.
- The review supports the use of specific food-derived compounds to improve sleep quality and mitigate sleep-related health complications.
- Further research into nutraceuticals can lead to enhanced therapeutic options for sleep disturbances.
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