topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimInadequate sleep has been identified as a risk factor for several diseases including cardiovascular diseases (Cook and Charest ), hypertension (Calhoun and Harding ), vascular complications (Kohansieh and Makaryus ), metabolic dysfunction (Knutson et al. ), and neurocognitive decline (Cappuccio et al. ).
evidence level3
citationNisar Tanzeela (2026)
sourceEffectiveness of Melatonin‐Containing Foods on Promoting Sleep: A Scoping Review
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimAs a response to this reduction, it may be required to use exogenous melatonin or other evidence‐based interventions to effectively support and optimize sleep health.
evidence level3
citationNisar Tanzeela (2026)
sourceEffectiveness of Melatonin‐Containing Foods on Promoting Sleep: A Scoping Review
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimSynthetic melatonin has been associated with gastrointestinal issues, including nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea (Buscemi et al. ).
evidence level3
citationNisar Tanzeela (2026)
sourceEffectiveness of Melatonin‐Containing Foods on Promoting Sleep: A Scoping Review
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claim2008 2008 2023 2013 2018 2015 2023 2010 2015 2007 2010 Sleep is a fundamental biological process, primarily regulated by neurobiological pathways, and is crucial for maintaining overall health and well‐being (Halson ).
evidence level3
citationNisar Tanzeela (2026)
sourceEffectiveness of Melatonin‐Containing Foods on Promoting Sleep: A Scoping Review
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimEmerging evidence highlights the role of diet in regulating sleep, with healthier dietary patterns and specific foods shown to improve sleep quality.
evidence level4
citationYousefvand M (2025)
sourceAssociation of alternative healthy eating index with sleep quality among female students.
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimHigher fruit intake was linked to better sleep quality (OR = 0.856, P = 0.013), while surprisingly, increased PUFA consumption was associated with poorer sleep quality (OR = 1.377, P = 0.007).
evidence level4
citationYousefvand M (2025)
sourceAssociation of alternative healthy eating index with sleep quality among female students.
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimThese results suggest that while AHEI did not correlate with sleep quality, individual dietary components, particularly fruit and PUFAs, might be associated with sleep quality.
evidence level4
citationYousefvand M (2025)
sourceAssociation of alternative healthy eating index with sleep quality among female students.
topicKiwi Sleep Quality Meta-Analysis
claimObjective Poor sleep quality is common among university students and is linked to metabolic disorders, obesity, and mental health issues.
evidence level4
citationYousefvand M (2025)
sourceAssociation of alternative healthy eating index with sleep quality among female students.