Evaluation of Diet and Sleep in Vascular Health: A Pilot Study

Influence of Diet on Sleep and Cardiovascular Risk

The goal of this study is to test the impact of diet on sleep and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Poor sleep quality is highly prevalent in adults in the U.S. and worldwide. Recent work suggests that dietary intakes may influence sleep. This mechanistic study will test whether consuming a healthy, Mediterranean diet will improve sleep quality in U.S. adults with poor sleep and lead to better cardiovascular disease risk profile. Given the relationship between sleep and cardiovascular health, improving sleep quality through dietary measures could contribute to improving health in adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sleep >6 hours/night
• Sleep complaints

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoking
• Allergies to foods
• Inability to comply with study procedures
• Gastrointestinal disorders