Bridging the reciprocal gap between sleep and fruit and vegetable consumption: A review of the evidence, potential mechanisms, implications, and directions for future work

In this 2020 study, Pengpid & Peltzer investigated the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake, sleep duration, and sleep quality in a multinational sample of university students. The median age of the 21,027 students from 28 different countries was 20 years. While short sleep was reported in 38.9% of the students, 12.8% managed to get […]

Dietary proteins supply amino acid precursors for the neurotransmitters melatonin and serotonin, which regulate sleep and alertness and are essential for biological cycles. In several areas worldwide, meat serves as the primary source of proteins. Furthermore, meat consumption is essential since it offers trans and saturated fatty acids and exceptional protein content. Its impact on […]