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.Expand
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