Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health

Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health

The Effect of High-Protein and Low-Calorie Diets on Sleep Quality in Individuals with Obesity

Document Type : Review Article

Authors
Fatemeh Hashemi Javaheri 1
Alireza Ostadrahimi 2
Mohsen Nematy 1, 3
Mahnaz Amini 4
Kamiar Mahmoudifar 1
1 Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Department of Clinical Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3 Metabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
4 Division of Sleep Medicine, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
10.22038/jnfh.2023.76817.1489
Abstract
Obesity, defined as excess body fat, has become a global epidemic, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Sleep problems are among the complications faced by obese individuals, although such problems are not very common. Previous studies indicate that obese individuals have a significantly greater likelihood of developing insomnia and other sleep disorders. Meanwhile, there is growing scientific evidence that diet and sleep may be related, and that weight loss can improve sleep quality and sleep-related indices. In order to improve sleep quality and alleviate sleep disorders, this study examined the effects of weight loss diets on sleep quality in obese individuals. The literature indicates that sleep quality and sleep-related indices are improved by weight loss. Compared with a low-fat diet, a very low-carbohydrate diet (VLCD) does not adversely affect cardiovascular risk factors for short-term weight loss. When weight loss is combined with VLCD, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be improved.
Keywords
High-protein
Low-calorie diet
Obesity
Sleep quality
Weight loss
Subjects
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Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Volume 12, Issue 3
Summer 2024
Pages 217-227

  • Receive Date 12 December 2023
  • Revise Date 27 December 2023
  • Accept Date 27 December 2023