An Overview of the Relationship Between Meal Timing and Sleep

Abstract

Sleep is a crucial aspect of maintaining overall health, yet its mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous social, mental, and physical issues, prompting investigations into various treatment methods. Among these, dietary factors such as meal content and timing have garnered attention. While much of the literature suggests that eating close to bedtime disrupts sleep quality, recent findings propose that considering dietary content may yield different outcomes, potentially enhancing certain sleep parameters. This study seeks to examine the association between meal timing and sleep parameters, aiming to shed light on this complex relationship.

Keywords

• sleep
• diet
• eating time
• sleep parameters