SynthesisPublic health nutrition2017
The relationship between micronutrient status and sleep patterns: a systematic review.
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66 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 99 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Determinants of natural adult sleep: An umbrella review.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid and sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and longitudinal studies.Nutrition reviews · 2021Pooled it
- Efficacy of long-term oral nutritional supplementation with dietary counseling on growth, body composition and bone mineralization in children with or at risk for undernutrition: a randomized controlled trial.Nutrition journal · 2025Trial
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- Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Trial
- Differential Effects of DHA- and EPA-Rich Oils on Sleep in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2021Trial
- Association of vitamin D and B12 levels with actigraphic sleep in cognitively unimpaired middle-aged and older adults.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026Article
- Association Between Serum Trace Elements and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Iranian Adults: Multiple-exposure Models.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2026Article
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- The Role of Peanuts and Tree Nuts in Improving Diet and Sleep Quality: A Pilot Study and Literature Review.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Total dairy consumption is associated with healthy sleep patterns in U.S. adults.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2026Article
- Do the Modified Mediterranean and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Dietary Patterns Interact with Psychological Disorders to Affect Sleep Quality and Quantity? Yazd Health Study-Taghzieh Mardom-e-Yazd Study.International journal of preventive medicine · 2026Article
- Bidirectional effects of physical activity and sleep on health: evidence and future directions.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Review
- Magnesium and Zinc Are Associated with Sleep Quality in Saudi Adults: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The role of multivitamin and mineral supplements in supporting health and well-being: a retrospective cross-sectional study in Taiwan.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Fresh Genetic Insights Into Micronutrients Influences on Restless Legs Syndrome Risk.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
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- Is there a relationship between sleep quality, dietary intake and weight gain in Turkish pregnant women?BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Eating behaviors and mental health among celiac patients, case-control study.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo review articles on the relationship of dietary and circulating micronutrients with sleep patterns, and to identify issues surrounding implications for future research and public health practice.
designA systematic review was conducted. PubMed, Embase and Scopus were searched through January 2016.
settingBoth experimental and observational studies were included. However, studies that focused on secondary sleep impairment due to comorbidities were excluded. SUBJECTS: Individuals in different age groups, from infants to older adults.
resultsA total of twenty-six articles were selected. In the articles reviewed, researchers generally supported a potential role of micronutrients, particularly Fe and Mg, in the development of sleep stages among infants and in reversing age-related alterations in sleep architecture in older adults. Micronutrient status has also been linked to sleep duration, with sleep duration positively associated with Fe, Zn and Mg levels, and negatively associated with Cu, K and vitamin B12 levels. The mechanisms underlying these relationships include the impact of micronutrients on excitatory/inhibitory neurotransmitters and the expression of circadian genes.
conclusionsAlthough the number of studies on the relationship between micronutrient status and sleep remains low, evidence has emerged that suggests a link between dietary/circulating micronutrients and sleep. Future research is needed to investigate the dose-dependent as well as the longitudinal relationships between micronutrient levels and human sleep across populations, test the interactions among micronutrients on sleep outcomes, and ultimately examine the clinical relevance of micronutrients on sleep health.
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