The Effect of Consumption of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Physical Activity Level on the Quality of Sleep and Academic Achievement Among the University Students

Authors : Faik ÖZDENGÜL, Hatice Damla AYAR, Behiye Nur KARAKUŞ, Hilal KAHRİMAN, Mehmet Sinan İYİSOY, Hande KÜSEN

Pages : 1-9

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Publication Date : 2023-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :ABSTRACT Objectives Even though literature research focuses on the contribution of probiotics and prebiotics to body health, current studies show that they also have effects on mental health. In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of consumption of probiotics and prebiotics and physical activity levels of university students on sleep and academic achievement. Materials and Methods In the study, a survey which consists of socio-demographic information, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(NHANES);, International Physical Activity Questionnaire insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(IPAQ); short form and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PSQI); short form were conducted on 241 university students studying in Konya. Results While there was an increase in academic achievement in male students as prebiotic consumption decreases insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.013);, an exact opposite situation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.041); was observed in female students based on research results. In both groups which consists of high and low achievement students, it was observed that there was an increase in the sleep quality of the individuals with a below average prebiotic consumption as the physical activity levels increased. Conclusion In conclusion, effective methods should be developed by taking gender into account in order to improve the sleep habits and academic achievement of university students, and students should be encouraged to acquire the right habits.
Keywords : probiyotik, prebiyotik, uyku, akademik başarı