Examine Database: Sleep Disturbance Signs and Symptoms
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
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| Alcohol | D | ||
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | B | ||
| Saffron | C | ||
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Can magnesium L-threonate improve cognition and sleep quality?
In this 6-week randomized controlled trial in 100 participants (average age of 37) with self-reported sleep problems, magnesium L-threonate improved cognition, but not sleep quality.
Cognitive behavioral therapy may improve sleep in people with traumatic brain injuries
Hydration status and sleep: Is there a connection?
Associations between food groups and sleep disturbances in children
What are alcohol’s effects on sleep?
Examine Database References
- Spirulina - Sajjad Moradi, Mehdi Zobeiri, Awat Feizi, Cain C T Clark, Mohammad Hassan EntezariThe effects of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) supplementation on anthropometric indices, blood pressure, sleep quality, mental health, fatigue status and quality of life in patients with ulcerative colitis: A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trialInt J Clin Pract.(2021 Jun 9)
- Saffron - Adrian L Lopresti, Stephen J Smith, Alexandra P Metse, Peter D DrummondEffects of saffron on sleep quality in healthy adults with self-reported poor sleep: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialJ Clin Sleep Med.(2020 Jun 15)
- Magnesium - Hornyak M, Voderholzer U, Hohagen F, Berger M, Riemann DMagnesium therapy for periodic leg movements-related insomnia and restless legs syndrome: an open pilot study.Sleep.(1998-Aug-01)
- Sauna - Kanji G, Weatherall M, Peter R, Purdie G, Page REfficacy of regular sauna bathing for chronic tension-type headache: a randomized controlled study.J Altern Complement Med.(2015-Feb)
- Theanine - Shinsuke Hidese, Shintaro Ogawa, Miho Ota, Ikki Ishida, Zenta Yasukawa, Makoto Ozeki, Hiroshi KunugiEffects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled TrialNutrients.(2019 Oct 3)
- Lemon Balm - Habib Haybar, Ahmad Zare Javid, Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh, Einollah Valizadeh, Seyede Marjan Mohaghegh, Assieh MohammadzadehThe effects of Melissa officinalis supplementation on depression, anxiety, stress, and sleep disorder in patients with chronic stable anginaClin Nutr ESPEN.(2018 Aug)
- Alcohol - Gardiner C, Weakley J, Burke LM, Roach GD, Sargent C, Maniar N, Huynh M, Miller DJ, Townshend A, Halson SLThe effect of alcohol on subsequent sleep in healthy adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Sleep Med Rev.(2024 Nov 19)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Zhu H, Wen Q, Zhang F, Li S, Wang X, Li JThe efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for sleep disorders following acquired brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Sleep Med.(2026 Feb)