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Review
. 2022 May 2;14(9):1912.
doi: 10.3390/nu14091912.

Sleep Quality: A Narrative Review on Nutrition, Stimulants, and Physical Activity as Important Factors

Monika Sejbuk  1 , Iwona Mirończuk-Chodakowska  1 , Anna Maria Witkowska  1
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Review

Sleep Quality: A Narrative Review on Nutrition, Stimulants, and Physical Activity as Important Factors

Monika Sejbuk et al. Nutrients. .

Abstract

Sleep is a cyclically occurring, transient, and functional state that is controlled primarily by neurobiological processes. Sleep disorders and insomnia are increasingly being diagnosed at all ages. These are risk factors for depression, mental disorders, coronary heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and/or high blood pressure. A number of factors can negatively affect sleep quality, including the use of stimulants, stress, anxiety, and the use of electronic devices before sleep. A growing body of evidence suggests that nutrition, physical activity, and sleep hygiene can significantly affect the quality of sleep. The aim of this review was to discuss the factors that can affect sleep quality, such as nutrition, stimulants, and physical activity.

Keywords: nutrition; physical activity; sleep; stimulants.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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The relationship between inadequate sleep duration and calorie intake.
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Dietary sources of fatty acids and their association with sleep quality.
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Protein intake and sleep quality.
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Carbohydrates and sleep quality.
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Stimulants and drugs that affect sleep quality.
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Effects of physical activity on sleep quality.
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