People who consume less potassium and calcium in their diet tend to sleep for shorter durations.
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People who consume less potassium and calcium in their diet tend to sleep for shorter durations.
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Low dietary intake of potassium and calcium is associated with reduced sleep duration.
When the body doesn't get enough potassium and calcium, it causes stress hormones to rise and the nervous system to stay overactive, which prevents the brain from switching into deep sleep mode at night.
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Study: Sodium, Potassium Intake, and Sleep Duration Linked to Hypertension in Adults 40-60 in East Jakarta
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