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Jaehwan Cheon1, Mikyung Kim1,2
1Department of Chemistry & Life Science, BioScience Research Institute, Sahmyook University, Hwarangro 815, Nowongu, 01795 Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sleep and Biological Rhythms
|March 12, 2024
Summary
Improving sleep quality may be achievable through dietary choices. Nutrients and natural products impact sleep by influencing tryptophan metabolism and GABA pathways, suggesting lifestyle adjustments can enhance sleep.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Sleep Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Sleep problems are prevalent and linked to physiological and psychological conditions.
- Dietary interventions offer a potentially time- and cost-efficient method for improving sleep quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of nutrients and natural products on sleep quality.
- To explore the relationship between food intake and objective/subjective sleep parameters.
Main Methods:
- Conducted an extensive literature search across major scientific databases.
- Included peer-reviewed articles published in English, excluding expert opinions and unpublished data.
Main Results:
- Macronutrients and dietary adjustments influence sleep, often through tryptophan metabolism.
- Natural foods containing GABA demonstrate sleep-promoting effects comparable to pharmaceutical sleep aids.
- Overall lifestyle and food consumption significantly affect both objective and subjective sleep quality.
Conclusions:
- Human sleep quality can be modulated by lifestyle and nutritional habits.
- Further clinical research is necessary to fully elucidate the direct relationship between nutrition and human sleep.
- Enhanced understanding of sleep-nutrition interactions is crucial for improving quality of life.
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