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Nutritional interventions in treating menopause-related sleep disturbances: a systematic review.

Authors :
Polasek, Dominik
Santhi, Nayantara
Alfonso-Miller, Pamela
Walshe, Ian H
Haskell-Ramsay, Crystal F
Elder, Greg J
Source :
Nutrition Reviews. Aug2024, Vol. 82 Issue 8, p1087-1110. 24p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Context Sleep disturbances are a core symptom of menopause, which refers to the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. Nutritional interventions may alleviate menopause-related sleep disturbances, as studies have shown that certain interventions (eg, tart cherry juice, or tryptophan-rich foods) can improve relevant aspects of sleep. Objective The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effect of nutritional interventions for menopause-related sleep disturbances, in order to inform the subsequent development of specific interventional trials and assess their potential as a treatment for menopause-related sleep disturbances. Data Sources Published studies in English were located by searching PubMed and PsycArticles databases (until September 15, 2022). Data Extraction Following full-text review, a final total of 59 articles were included. The search protocol was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Data Analysis A total of 37 studies reported that a nutritional intervention improved some aspect of sleep, and 22 studies observed no benefit. Most (nā€‰=ā€‰24) studies recruited postmenopausal women, 18 recruited menopausal women, 3 recruited perimenopausal women, and 14 recruited women from multiple groups. The majority of the studies were of low methodological quality. Due to the heterogeneity of the studies, a narrative synthesis without meta-analysis is reported. Conclusion Despite the large heterogeneity in the studies and choice of intervention, the majority of the identified studies reported that a nutritional intervention did benefit sleep, and that it is mainly subjective sleep that is improved. More high-quality, adequately powered, randomized controlled trials of the identified nutritional interventions are necessary. Systematic Review Registration PROSPERO registration no. CRD42021262367. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00296643
Volume :
82
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nutrition Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178359173
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad113