Nutraceuticals in Insomnia and Sleep Problems

Sleep is one of the most important and crucial physiological needs for maintaining a healthy life. However, in todays day and age, along with the plethora of noncommunicable lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, etc., insomnia and other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, are also increasing rapidly. This new book, Nutraceuticals in Insomnia and Sleep Problems, details the nutraceuticals from foods that help to promote good health and optimum sleep. Divided into three sections, the book looks at nutraceutical diets for good sleep, the nutraceutical components related to sleep and insomnia, and new technologies and future directions in the use of nutraceuticals for insomnia and sleep. The authors discuss the importance of sleep, the role of diet in sleep, the role of specific vitamins and minerals, amino acids and opioids as nutraceuticals for sleep, newer technologies for use and delivery of nutraceuticals for treating insomnia, and more. The book not only explores nutraceuticals that promote optimum sleep but also details foods that cause insomnia, such as processed, chemical-rich, and refined foods. Chapters also cover commensal and symbiotic microbes, microbial metabolites, and bacteriocins and their impact on sleep. A chapter on the ethical issues related to addiction to nutraceuticals for sleep induction is also included. Nutraceuticals in Insomnia and Sleep Problems will be highly beneficial to researchers, faculty, and students in the fields of nutrition, medical, microbiology, pharmacy, plant science, food science, and of course, those studying sleep disorders.