Sleep disorders have become an increasing problem plaguing more than 70 million Americans according to the American Sleep Association. There is a clear association between sleep disorder and a wide range of other human disorders –performance deficiencies, psychiatric illnesses, heart disease, obesity and more – but in spite of this there is not yet a convenient overview on the market detailing the impact of obesity, age, diabetes and diet on sleep duration and attendant health outcomes.

• Describes the impact of diet, caffeine and physical activity on sleep
• Reviews the neurology and metabolism of sleep
• Identifies what foods impact sleep and how
• Discusses the clinical use of nutraceuticals to improve sleep