A groundbreaking new study conducted by researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago has revealed a natural and effective solution for sleep disorders affecting millions worldwide.
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According to the Independent, the study found that adding five servings of fruits and vegetables daily can improve sleep quality by 16% on the very same night—a statistically significant improvement, experts say.
What Makes This Discovery Exceptional?
Most dietary interventions take weeks or months to show results. However, participants in this study experienced noticeable improvements in sleep fragmentation—those frustrating nighttime awakenings—within just one day of changing their diet.
This opens the door to a fast, affordable solution for a widespread issue like insomnia.
How the Study Was Conducted:
Researchers used a dual methodology combining:
Self-tracking via smart apps
Objective monitoring using wrist-worn sensors
They focused particularly on "sleep fragmentation," the number of times a person transitions from deep to light sleep or wakes up completely—an issue linked to serious health risks such as heart disease and memory problems.
Expert Insight:
Dr. Isra Tesali, a sleep expert involved in the research, expressed surprise at the findings:
“This rapid and unexpected improvement in sleep quality after just one day of fruit consumption provides strong evidence of the close link between our diet and how well we sleep.”
She added that the results give hope to many that better sleep might be easier to achieve than previously thought.
Why Does It Work?
While the exact biological mechanism is still under investigation, researchers suspect that the high fiber, vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content of fruits and vegetables helps regulate:
Metabolic processes
Hormones linked to sleep
In addition, replacing refined carbs with whole grains and fruits may help stabilize nighttime blood sugar levels, reducing disruptions in sleep.
The team plans to expand the study to more diverse populations to better understand the underlying mechanisms of this powerful effect.
Source: Sky News
