Biologically active molecules and sleep

Kovalzon V.M.; Golovatyuk A.O.; Poluektov M.G.

doi:https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro20221220526

Kovalzon V.M.

Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Kharkhevich Institute of Information Transmission of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Golovatyuk A.O.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-6304-3479

Poluektov M.G.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-6215-0918

Biologically active molecules and sleep

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Kovalzon V.M., Golovatyuk A.O., Poluektov M.G.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(5‑2): 6‑10

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro20221220526

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Kovalzon VM, Golovatyuk AO, Poluektov MG. Biologically active molecules and sleep. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(5‑2):6‑10. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro20221220526

Подписка 2026 Журнал неврологии и психиатрии им. С.С. Корсакова. Спецвыпуски (S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry (special issues))

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Abstract:

At present, the problem of the impact of dietary characteristics on the quality of human sleep is most acute, since it is necessary to have a sufficient level of wakefulness, which is provided by a full-length sleep, for harmonious interaction with the outside world in an urbanized society. Also, the quality of sleep is important factor too, because if the sleep is fragmented, then no matter how long it is — it will not give enough energy. For the quality of sleep, an important role is played not only by the sleep hygiene that a person adheres to, but also by the characteristics of the diet, which can affect the representation of certain phases and stages of sleep. The purpose of this review is to discuss the data of the most significant studies of the influence of dietary supplements on the quality and duration of sleep.

Keywords:

sleep

insomnia

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

diet

carbohydrates

amino acids

Authors:

Kovalzon V.M.

Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Kharkhevich Institute of Information Transmission of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Golovatyuk A.O.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-6304-3479

Poluektov M.G.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

ORCID: 0000-0001-6215-0918

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08.04.2022

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11.04.2022

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