Summary:
- The gut microbiome, the collection of microorganisms living in the human digestive system, has been found to play a significant role in regulating sleep patterns.
- Certain gut bacteria can produce chemicals that influence the body's circadian rhythms, which are the internal clocks that control when we feel sleepy and when we feel awake.
- Imbalances in the gut microbiome have been linked to sleep disorders, such as insomnia, and improving gut health through diet and probiotics may help improve sleep quality.