Want to sleep better? Improve your gut health with these five easy lifestyle changes as recommended by an expert
Fit&Well • • health
Key Points:
- Gut health significantly influences sleep quality, as a balanced gut microbiome produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and melatonin that regulate sleep, reduce inflammation, and manage stress hormones.
- Consistent meal times help maintain the gut's internal clock, reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar, and support a healthy gut microbiome, all of which contribute to better sleep.
- Consuming prebiotic-rich fiber foods (e.g., garlic, onions, bananas) alongside probiotic fermented foods (e.g., kefir, kimchi) promotes beneficial gut bacteria growth, enhancing gut-brain communication and sleep quality.
- Reducing intake of sugar and ultra-processed foods helps prevent gut inflammation and microbial imbalance, thereby improving gut health and sleep by stabilizing
