Short sleep in seniors associated with low vitamin D – NHANES

Micronutrient Inadequacy in Short Sleep: Analysis of the NHANES 2005-2016.

Nutrients. 2019 Oct 1;11(10). pii: E2335. doi: 10.3390/nu11102335.

Ikonte CJ1, Mun JG2, Reider CA1, Grant RW1, Mitmesser SH1.

1 Science & Technology, Pharmavite LLC, West Hills, CA 91304, USA.

2 Science & Technology, Pharmavite LLC, West Hills, CA 91304, USA. JMun@pharmavite.net.

Short sleep: <7 hours Only Vitamin D was associated with short sleep in both senior men and women in this study * Poor sleep 1.5 X more likely if less than 20 ng of Vitamin D – Feb 2019 * Poor sleep if low Vitamin D, Magnesium, or Vitamin B6 (NHANES) – June 2019 also NHANES * Comparing High-dose vitamin D therapies two therapies concern Sleep 1. Sleep category starts with {include} Items in both categories Sleep and Seniors are listed here: {category} Items in both categories Infant/Child and Sleep are listed here: {category}

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One third of U.S. adults report short sleep (<7 h), which has been linked to negative health outcomes. Inadequate intake of micronutrients across the U.S. adult population has been reported, and a relationship between sleep conditions and micronutrient intake is emerging. This cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES 2005-2016) (n = 26,211) showed that participants with short sleep duration had a lower usual intake (Food + Supplements) of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D in all adults aged 19+ years, and vitamin K in adults aged 19-50 years, even after adjusting for covariates. In addition, participants reporting short sleep had a higher percentage of individuals with intake lower than the estimated average requirement (EAR) across multiple nutrients. Age and gender differences were observed in the prevalence of inadequate intake across multiple nutrients.

Adults aged 51-99 years with short sleep duration had inadequate intake with respect to more nutrients. In females there was an association between short sleep and a higher prevalence of inadequate intake (Food + Spp) for

calcium,
magnesium, and
vitamins A, C, D, E, and K (above adequate intake).

Conversely, males reporting short sleep only had an inadequate intake of vitamin D . Overall, we demonstrate that short sleep is associated with increased nutrient inadequacy, emphasizing the possible need for dietary supplementation.