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Unlocking Better Sleep: How Daily Walnut Consumption Enhances Melatonin Metabolism and Sleep Quality in Young Adults

MedXY Editorial Team•Oct 8, 2025•Family Medicine & Nutrition
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– Daily consumption of 40 g walnuts significantly increases evening urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (6-SMT) levels.
– Walnut intake improves sleep latency and overall sleep quality in young adults.
– Higher urinary 6-SMT concentrations correlate with improved sleep efficiency and reduced daytime sleepiness.
– Tryptophan and melatonin in walnuts may mediate the sleep-promoting effects observed.

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