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Research advances in children's sleep and vitamin D levels

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In recent years, studies have revealed that vitamin D, a steroid hormone essential for calcium and phosphorus metabolism, also plays a role in sleep. Adequate levels of vitamin D have been linked to improved sleep quality in children and effective prevention of sleep problems. This report is a review and summary of research on the significance of sleep, the stages of children's sleep, and the impact of vitamin D levels on sleep problems. Additionally, this report explores the mechanisms through which vitamin D improves sleep.

Source: Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism

DOI: 10.6065/apem.2448076.038

Authors: Liuyan Zhu, Dan Yao

Institutions: Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Vitamin D Research Studies

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407960455