Dr. Drew Ramsey Podcast
E37 - Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, Sleep Expert: Optimizing Your Diet and Lifestyle for Better Rest
Jan 22, 2025
Join Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, a sleep science expert and director at Columbia University's Center of Excellence for Sleep, as she unravels the mysteries of optimizing sleep through diet and lifestyle. Discover how tryptophan-rich foods, like eggs, play a role in melatonin production, and learn the effects of caffeine and alcohol on your sleep patterns. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal sleep rhythms and developing rituals for better rest. Plus, she tackles the impact of ultra-processed foods on sleep quality and mental well-being.
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Quick takeaways
- Optimizing diet for sleep quality involves consuming tryptophan-rich foods like turkey and eggs while avoiding late-night snacks to support circadian rhythms.
- Understanding personal caffeine sensitivity and adjusting intake accordingly can significantly improve sleep quality and overall health as one ages.
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The Role of Sleep in Cardiometabolic Health
Recent research emphasizes the significance of sleep duration as a metric for evaluating cardiometabolic health. This recognition from the American Heart Association marks a shift in understanding how sleep impacts overall health since sleep duration and quality are closely linked to conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Studies showed that insufficient sleep can lead to increased blood pressure and insulin resistance, highlighting the need for adequate rest to mitigate these risks. This has led to a growing awareness that prioritizing sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy cardiometabolic profile.
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