Research highlights the importance of communities of bacteria, viruses and fungi, present in the microbiota of our intestine, for our sleep
If we compare this to the period in which science has been making discoveries, the discovery that our gut is the second brain is relatively new. And, until then, studies on the importance of nutrition for rest were in-depth. But more recently, researchers have concluded that gut bacteria may dictate the quality of sleep. Find out more:
Gut bacteria can dictate the quality of your sleep
The research highlights the importance of the communities of bacteria, viruses and fungi, present in the microbiota of our intestine, for our sleep. In this way, the composition can dictate whether our rest will be effective or not, which is innovative. Because with further investigation many people will be able to stop taking sleeping pills, as this will help control insomnia in the future.
Additionally, the findings could help researchers find solutions for better napping or treating apnea (difficulty breathing during sleep). And in May another piece was added to this puzzle, which could present a new vision of sleep hygiene in the future. This is because young adults and adolescents with a greater diversity of microbes in their mouths have been found to sleep longer.
Furthermore, the opposite also happens, people with fewer bacteria in the intestine tend to have short sleep. Thus, other analyzes have also revealed that a less healthy immune system has difficulty processing fats and sugars, thus generating a greater risk of diabetes and obesity, as well as other heart diseases.
Finally, it is also worth adding that the authors of another study found that people who have poor quality sleep tend to unconsciously ingest more sugar, as the brain is looking for a quick and intense reward.
Source: Terra
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