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Associations of zinc and copper levels in serum and hair with sleep duration in adult women

Zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) are essential micronutrients involved in numerous metabolic reactions. They are also antagonists of the N-methyl-D-aspartate...

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Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia in women

Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide with >20% of women experiencing it during their reproductive lives....

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The relationship between micronutrient status and sleep patterns: a systematic review

Objective: To review articles on the relationship of dietary and circulating micronutrients with sleep patterns, and to identify issues surrounding...

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Sleeping without Prescription: Management of Sleep Disorders in Children with Autism with Non-Pharmacological Interventions and Over-the-Counter Treatments

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by abnormal social interaction, communication, and behavior. Sleep disturbances represent a...

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Interstitial ions: A key regulator of state-dependent neural activity?

Throughout the nervous system, ion gradients drive fundamental processes. Yet, the roles of interstitial ions in brain functioning is largely...

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Leak potassium channels regulate sleep duration

A primary goal of sleep research is to understand the molecular basis of sleep. Although some sleep/wake-promoting circuits and secreted...

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Dietary magnesium intake in a national sample of US adults

Despite the role of magnesium in maintaining health, much of the U.S. population has historically not consumed adequate amounts of...

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Low energy intake and dietary quality are associated with low objective sleep quality in young Japanese women

Literature reports suggest that subjective sleep quality is associated with nutrient intake in elderly people and workers. However, few studies...

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Micronutrient Inadequacy in Short Sleep: Analysis of the NHANES 2005-2016

One third of U.S. adults report short sleep (<7 h), which has been linked to negative health outcomes. Inadequate intake...

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