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August 2008 PMID 18681982

Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices.

Ahmad Afaghi, Helen O'Connor, Chin Moi Chow

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Discussions reveal a strong interest in the study's findings on how very low carbohydrate diets boost slow wave sleep and reduce REM sleep, with phrases like 'promotes increases in deep sleep' and 'affects sleep indices.' The tone is analytical yet curious, with some comments referencing the broader implications for sleep health and diet strategies, demonstrating moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to agree that the VLC diet affects sleep, especially in increasing deep sleep stages and decreasing REM sleep.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with questions about sleep effects and references to the study's findings about sleep stages.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include summarizations of research results and questions about mechanisms, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on potential implications for sleep quality and diet effects suggests a moderate impact perception.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined the effects of a very low carbohydrate (VLC) diet over 48 hours on sleep patterns in healthy young men, comparing it to a mixed low-fat, high-carb diet.
  • Results showed that the VLC diet led to a decrease in REM sleep and an increase in slow wave sleep (SWS), indicating deeper, more restorative sleep stages during the short-term VLC diet.
  • Overall, short-term VLC intake seems to favor deeper sleep stages in healthy sleepers, which could have implications for understanding diet's influence on sleep quality.
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Cecilia Lobato
@Cecilia_Lobato_ · X

También, una dieta cetogénica aumenta la duración en el sueño de ondas lentas: fase en la que las neuronas neocorticales pueden descansar. https://t.co/T2uo4v2vG4

Mar 15, 2019 · 9 likes · 9,916 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices (2008)

Oct 24, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 43,746 followers View post →
Reputable Health
@ReputableDAO · X

Trouble sleeping?

May 31, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,350 followers View post →
KOJI@プライマルコーチ
@kojija · X

【KDは徐波睡眠の割合を増加】 48 時間の超低炭水化物 (VLC) 食の睡眠指数に及ぼす影響 低脂肪食vs高脂肪食 14名の被験者 総睡眠時間に対する急速眼球運動 (REM) 睡眠の割合は増加 徐波睡眠 (SWS) の割合も増加 https://t.co/oWQEMO78qR

Mar 9, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,314 followers View post →
Guðmundur Jóhannsson
@gfj1979 · X

“In healthy, good sleepers, the VLC diet over the short-term promotes increases in the percentage of SWS (deep sleep stage 4) and a reduction in the percentage of REM sleep ('dreaming' sleep) compared to the control mixed diet.” https://t.co/zo6FNEQhJ4

Sep 6, 2021 · 1 like · 2,020 followers View post →
Dr. Shashank Joshi
@AskDrShashank · X

RT @agingdoc1: Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices (2008)

Oct 24, 2022 · 3 shares · 32,590 followers View post →

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matsukura masaki
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RT @kojija: 【KDは徐波睡眠の割合を増加】 48 時間の超低炭水化物 (VLC) 食の睡眠指数に及ぼす影響 低脂肪食vs高脂肪食 14名の被験者 総睡眠時間に対する急速眼球運動 (REM) 睡眠の割合は増加 徐波睡眠 (SWS) の割合も増加 https…

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KOJI@プライマルコーチ
@kojija · X

【KDは徐波睡眠の割合を増加】 48 時間の超低炭水化物 (VLC) 食の睡眠指数に及ぼす影響 低脂肪食vs高脂肪食 14名の被験者 総睡眠時間に対する急速眼球運動 (REM) 睡眠の割合は増加 徐波睡眠 (SWS) の割合も増加 https://t.co/oWQEMO78qR

Mar 9, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,314 followers View post →
SabineRing
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RT @agingdoc1: Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices (2008)

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Dr. Shashank Joshi
@AskDrShashank · X

RT @agingdoc1: Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices (2008)

Oct 24, 2022 · 3 shares · 32,590 followers View post →
Shaun
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RT @agingdoc1: Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices (2008)

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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Acute effects of the very low carbohydrate diet on sleep indices (2008)

Oct 24, 2022 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 43,746 followers View post →
Theban Ganesh
@ThebanGanesh · X

RT @ReputableDAO: Trouble sleeping?

May 31, 2022 · 1 share · 221 followers View post →
Reputable Health
@ReputableDAO · X

Trouble sleeping?

May 31, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,350 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Efeitos agudos da dieta de muito baixo carboidrato nos índices de #sono. #sleep https://t.co/TFwQQD6OAu https://t.co/a9fctzCo7V

Sep 6, 2021 · 752 followers View post →
Guðmundur Jóhannsson
@gfj1979 · X

“In healthy, good sleepers, the VLC diet over the short-term promotes increases in the percentage of SWS (deep sleep stage 4) and a reduction in the percentage of REM sleep ('dreaming' sleep) compared to the control mixed diet.” https://t.co/zo6FNEQhJ4

Sep 6, 2021 · 1 like · 2,020 followers View post →
Cecilia Lobato
@Cecilia_Lobato_ · X

También, una dieta cetogénica aumenta la duración en el sueño de ondas lentas: fase en la que las neuronas neocorticales pueden descansar. https://t.co/T2uo4v2vG4

Mar 15, 2019 · 9 likes · 9,916 followers View post →