sleep-wake cycle
Americannoun
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So, this carp species does not fall into a fainting state, as it is common in narcolepsy and does not require orexin to regulate their sleep-wake cycle.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024
Researchers believe magnesium may reduce cortisol, a stress hormone; increase melatonin, a hormone that promotes the sleep-wake cycle; and help regulate neurotransmitters for the central nervous system, per Medical News Today.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2024
Lastly, melatonin is involved in biological rhythms, particularly circadian rhythms such as the sleep-wake cycle and eating habits.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
"Carbohydrates can raise your blood sugar, which has a therapeutic sleeping effect. Tryptophan is the amino acid that leads to serotonin production. Serotonin can be converted into more melatonin, which promotes a healthy sleep-wake cycle."
From Fox News • Feb. 27, 2022
Even though they don't sleep, many plants have "clock genes" similar to those that direct the sleep-wake cycle in animals.
From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2016
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