Restless poor quality sleep affects the gut microbiome and metabolic health

 A really fascinating article in Pyschology Today about how restless poor quality sleep affects the gut microbiome and metabolic health.

“Irregular sleep schedules can disrupt a healthy gut. This recent study in the journal Nature reveals the connections between sleep, circadian biorhythms, and the gut microbiome. It points to a regular sleep routineas one way to protect and promote optimal gut and immune system functioning”

So what can you do?

“Sticking to a sleep routine, limiting nighttime light exposure, managing stress, and practicing healthy, sleep-friendly eating habits are all ways to keep your circadian clock—and your gut microbiome—functioning optimally”

It doesn't mention this in the article, but I wonder to what extent the restless poor quality sleep of expectant and new parents affects their own gut microbiome, and in turn, potentially affects their baby's microbiome?

Link to article in Psychology Today: >>>>>

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sleep-newz...