Effects of Almond Consumption on Sleep Quality in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Sleep disturbances are associated with adverse metabolic, neurocognitive, and inflammatory outcomes. This study examined the effects of a 5-month whole-almond intervention on objective and subjective sleep parameters, biochemical and inflammatory markers in adults with poor sleep quality. Methods: In this open-label, parallel-arm, randomized controlled community-based trial with blinded outcome assessment, 175 adults aged 21–55 […]
The Role of Peanuts and Tree Nuts in Improving Diet and Sleep Quality: A Pilot Study and Literature Review
Background: Peanuts and tree nuts are nutrient-dense foods associated with improved diet quality and reduced chronic disease risk. Diet quality and sleep are interrelated, but the relationship between nut consumption and sleep quality remains understudied, particularly among young adults. Objective: This study examined peanut and tree nut consumption, diet quality, and sleep quality in undergraduate […]
Legumes and nuts intake in relation to sleep duration and quality, oxidative stress and inflammation in Iranian adults
Optimal sleep, as a vital part of life, has significant impacts on various aspects of social health. Dietary intake, particularly through its influence on oxidative stress and inflammation, is a crucial modifiable factor for sleep health. Given the high prevalence of sleep disorders in the Iranian population, we investigated the association of the intake of […]
Daily walnut consumption increases 6-sulfatoxymelatonin urinary levels and can improve sleep quality: a randomized crossover trial
We aimed to study the potential impact of daily consumption of walnuts on urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin (6-SMT) levels and sleep quality parameters. We conducted an open-label randomized crossover trial (NCT04799821) in 76 young adults (24.1 ± 3.4 years; 85.5% women) who either ingested 40 g of walnuts daily during dinner (intervention) or refrained from eating walnuts […]
Flavonoid‐Like Components of Peanut Stem and Leaf Extract Promote Sleep by Decreasing Neuronal Excitability.
Peanut steam and leaf (PSL) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used as a dietary supplement to improve sleep quality, however, the reason that it is believed to improve sleep is largely unknown. Researchers set out to study PSL and determine what components may be beneficial for sleep quality. Through their analysis, it […]
Sleep and Diet: Mounting Evidence of a Cyclical Relationship.
Two factors intrinsic to health are diet and sleep. These two behaviors may well influence one another. Indeed, that insufficient sleep adversely impacts dietary intakes is well documented. On the other hand, diet may influence sleep via melatonin and its biosynthesis from tryptophan. Experimental data exist indicating that provision of specific foods rich in tryptophan […]
Investigating the Prevalence of Sleep Disorder and the Impact of Sweet Almond on the Quality of Sleep in Students of Tehran, Iran.
BACKGROUND: Insomnia is an important problem in medical sciences students and has implications for their educational progress. The current study aimed to estimate the prevalence of sleep disorders and investigating the impact of sweet almond on quality of sleep in students of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran who live in dormitories. […]