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Published on: 11/21/2025

Does caffeine increase the frequency of sleep myoclonus?

Caffeine may affect sleep, but its direct impact on sleep myoclonus isn't clearly established in the provided references.

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Explanation

Caffeine is known to influence sleep patterns, as discussed in the references. In particular, one study explored how caffeine affects sleep-wake activity, but it did not specifically address sleep myoclonus, which are sudden jerks or twitches that occur during sleep.

Key Points:

  1. Caffeine's Influence on Sleep: Caffeine can impact sleep by making it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep, as it is a stimulant. This is covered in the study about caffeine and sleep-wake activity.
  2. Sleep Myoclonus: This involves involuntary muscle jerks during sleep. The references do not directly link caffeine to an increase in these jerks.

In conclusion, while caffeine can affect sleep quality and patterns, the references provided do not specifically show that caffeine increases the frequency of sleep myoclonus. For concerns about sleep or mental health, consider exploring resources like 988lifeline.org.

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