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Daytime Alertness Profile

Meaning

The Daytime Alertness Profile describes the temporal organization and consistency of an individual’s subjective and objective levels of wakefulness and cognitive function throughout the active photoperiod. This profile is significantly influenced by the interplay between the circadian rhythm, sleep debt, and critical endocrine modulators like cortisol and thyroid hormones. Establishing this profile provides a clear picture of energy availability for daily cognitive and physical demands. A consistent, high-functioning profile indicates optimal alignment between biological timing and environmental demands.