Effect of kiwifruit consumption on sleep quality in adults with sleep problems.
@article{Lin2011EffectOK, title={Effect of kiwifruit consumption on sleep quality in adults with sleep problems.}, author={Hsiao-Han Lin and Pei-Shan Tsai and Su-Chen Fang and Jen‐Fang Liu}, journal={Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition}, year={2011}, volume={20 2}, pages={ 169-74 } }
Numerous studies have revealed that kiwifruit contains many medicinally useful compounds, among which antioxidants and serotonin may be beneficial in the treatment of the sleep disorders. [] Key Method In this study, we applied a free-living, self-controlled diet design. Twenty-four subjects (2 males, 22 females) 20 to 55 years of age consumed 2 kiwifruits 1 hour before bedtime nightly for 4 weeks.
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