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Collecting Sleep, Circadian, Fatigue, and Performance Data in Complex Operational Environments
Published on: August 8, 2019
[Social jetlag: possibilities of micronutrient support]
E V Shiсh1, A A Makhova1, N V Shikh1
1I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University under the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 119991, Moscow, Russian Federation.
Abstract:
The concept of social jetlag refers to asynchronous communication of a person's biological clock with tempo of modern living, which occurs mainly as a result of intensive work. At the core of social jetlag is sleep deprivation or chronic sleep restriction caused by social factors: pervasive use of electronic solutions and networks, intensive round the clock operation, chronic diseases. The aim of the work was to determine vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients, the availability of which is important for supporting the organism in case of circadian rhythm sleep disorders and sleep restrictions, the so-called social jetlag. Material and methods. The analysis of 78 sources from PubMed and Google Scholar bibliographic bases was carried out with a detailed analysis of data from the published studies. Results. Circadian rhythm sleep disorders and sleep restrictions affects cognitive functions, increasing risk of anxiety and depressive disorders, enhances processes of chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiometabolic disorders. Scientific evidence has been collected that lack of such elements as magnesium, folates, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and probiotics in diet can worsening effects of social jetlag and increase the risk of chronic diseases. Preventive course intake of this micronutrients is reasonable in people predisposed to social jetlag. Conclusion. In risk groups of people predisposed to social jetlag, along with diverse diet and adequate nutrition, sleep hygiene, it is necessary to provide targeted supplementation with magnesium, folates, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and probiotic products.
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