A recent study found that diet could affect the relationship between sleep and mortality, especially in elderly men. The findings of the study were published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
The participants of the study were men and women equal or over the age of 65 years enrolled in the Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) for elders during 1999–2000. The sleep quality was assessed based on a questionnaire given to the patient. Deaths were recorded till the end of 2008.
Insomnia Linked to Mortality Risk
In men, insomnia is associated with an increased risk of mortality, says study.
In men, insomnia is associated with an increased risk of mortality, says study.
Women who slept poorly consumed lower quantities of vegetables and vitamin B6 as compared to those who slept well. In women, the mortality was more associated by the levels of the vitamin B6 in the blood as compared to poor sleep. Thus, adequate vitamin B6 in the diet may be more important in reducing mortality of elderly women. Women in the study were more likely to sleep poorly as compared to men.
One of the researchers involved in the study, Emeritus Professor Mark Wahlqvist explained the reason for the possible effect of poor sleep on increasing mortality. According to him, poor sleep has been associated with conditions like obesity, diabetes and heart disease. In addition, it also caused poor appetite, and can reduce the intake of nutritious foods.
Inadequate Sleep can Cause Poor Dietary Choices
Recently scientists have discovered that sleep deprived teens are more prone to make fast food choices as compared to the well-rested ones.
Recently scientists have discovered that sleep deprived teens are more prone to make fast food choices as compared to the well-rested ones.
Source-Medindia
Foods Inducing Sound Sleep
Insomnia has become a serious health problem and people tend to depend on quick yet risky solutions to get rid of it. But here is the list of nature's best sleep inducing foods right in our kitchen.
Insomnia has become a serious health problem and people tend to depend on quick yet risky solutions to get rid of it. But here is the list of nature's best sleep inducing foods right in our kitchen.
Your Diet Influences Sleep Patterns
Sleep scientists at the University of Sydney have found that nutritionally balanced high glycaemic index (GI)meal can significantly increase the presence of tryptophan
Sleep scientists at the University of Sydney have found that nutritionally balanced high glycaemic index (GI)meal can significantly increase the presence of tryptophan
