Dietary Protocols to Promote and Improve Restful Sleep: A Narrative Review with Dr Federica Conti

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honor and privilege of welcoming back Dr. Federica Conti, who first joined us in Episode 60. Dr. Conti brings a remarkable background in cognitive neuroscience, holding a Master’s in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing from Oxford University and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.Her research lies at the intersection of sleep science, neuroscience, and nutrition—key areas in optimizing brain health and recovery. Dr. Conti’s work includes influential papers such as:·       Mitigating Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review of Supplementation and Dietary Protocols·       Dietary Protocols to Promote and Improve Restful Sleep: A Narrative ReviewBoth highlight how lifestyle interventions—particularly nutrition and sleep—can play a vital role in supporting the brain during recovery. -       Dr Federica Conti Journey into the Field of Sleep and Nutrition (01:54)-       What is Sleep (03:40)-       Sleep Cycles (06:35)-       REM (Rapid Eye Movement Sleep) 13:50-       How Much Sleep Should We Get (18:04)-       Sleep Hygiene + UK Sleep Study (20:30)-       Circadian Rhythms (28:10)-       Concussion and Sleep (36:40)-       Melatonin and Sleep (44:10)-       Dietary Protocols to Promote and Improve Restful Sleep: A Narrative Review (50:00)-       Take Home Message (58:05)   Previous Episode: Episode 60 Nutrition and Supplementation Strategies for Concussion, mTBI and Brain Health with Dr. Federica Conti Dr Conti’s Journal Articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Federica-Conti-4Instagram: @fede.rica.conti Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]