The Gutbliss Podcast The Gut-Sleep Connection
May 30, 2024
Discover the surprising link between your gut health and sleep quality. Learn how your digestive tract influences melatonin production, impacting your ability to catch those Zs. Explore the dangers of sleep deprivation and the crucial role a balanced gut microbiome plays in achieving restorative rest. Plus, get practical dietary tips that help support gut health for better sleep. It's a fascinating journey into the connection between what you eat and how well you sleep!
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Gut Regulates Melatonin Production
- Darkness triggers melatonin secretion to make you sleepy; light reduces it to wake you up.
- Your gut produces most serotonin, which converts to melatonin, linking gut health directly to sleep quality.
Microbial Diversity Impacts Sleep
- Low gut microbial diversity is linked to reduced serotonin and melatonin production.
- Rich, diverse gut microbiome correlates with better sleep quality due to enhanced hormone levels.
Gut-Brain Axis Affects Sleep
- Gut-brain communication is bidirectional and influenced by microbiome health.
- An imbalanced microbiome can create neuroinflammatory products that disrupt mood, memory, and sleep.