– 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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