The Dr. Gundry Podcast Warning: Why You Should Never Eat Right Before Bed! - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 351.B
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May 15, 2025 Is that late-night snack doing more harm than good? Discover how eating right before bed can disrupt sleep and impact your overall health. The podcast dives into the brain's cleaning system and why it struggles with late-night munching. Plus, get insights on healthier snack options and fasting tips to enhance your sleep quality. Science-backed research on the effects of nighttime eating reveals crucial insights for better brain health and restorative rest.
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Eating Before Bed Disrupts Brain Wash
- Eating before bed disrupts the brain's nightly cleaning process that removes toxic proteins.
- This interference can contribute to memory loss and poorer brain health over time.
Blood Flow Conflict During Deep Sleep
- During deep sleep, the brain directs blood flow to flush out waste like amyloid and tau proteins.
- Eating before bed diverts blood to digestion, limiting brain cleaning during this crucial time.
Gut Microbiome Boosts Deep Sleep
- A diverse gut microbiome supports deep sleep, which is essential for the brain's nightly cleaning.
- Taking care of your gut health indirectly enhances brain waste removal during sleep.