Altered ultradian cortisol rhythmicity as a potential neurobiologic substrate for chronic insomnia
Chronic insomnia is highly prevalent and associated with significant morbidity (i.e., confers risk for multiple psychiatric and medical disorders, such as depression and hypertension). Therefore, it is essential to identify factors that perpetuate this disorder. One candidate factor in the neurobiology of chronic insomnia is hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-axis dysregulation, and in particular, alterations in circadian cortisol rhythmicity. Cortisol secretory patterns, however, fluctuate with both a circadian and an ultradian rhythm (i.e., pulses every 60 –120 min).
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Ivan Vargas, Alexandros N. Vgontzas, James L. Abelson, Rose T. Faghih, Knashawn H. Morales, Michael L. Perlis Tags: THEORETICAL REVIEW Source Type: research
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