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

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Welcome 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 Review

Both 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-4

Instagram: @fede.rica.conti

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