A shift in schedule, like changing when you’re eating and your sleeping patterns, can disturb your gut bacteria, leading to sleep loss, insomnia, and other issues like metabolic syndrome. As a 2019 research review highlighted, changes to your circadian rhythm also directly affect your gut. When you wake, when you eat and when you sleep all affect your gut’s very own internal clock.
The most prevalent microorganisms – bacteria like Lactobaillales and Bacteroidales – fluctuate based on the time of day and change in abundance from day to night.Īs your gut bacteria follow your circadian rhythms, they process nutrients differently. According to that review, the microorganisms present in your gut microbiome actually exhibit circadian rhythms. Yet according to a 2018 research review published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, your gut microbiome can affect just how your circadian rhythm functions. It’s these rhythms that help you fall asleep and wake up at the appropriate times, following the light and dark cycle of the sun. As the CDC explains, your circadian rhythms are internally driven cycles that time your “internal clock” throughout the day. Your gut follows your circadian rhythmsĬircadian rhythms are central to a consistent sleep schedule. Increasingly more scientific evidence suggests that your microbiome affects your sleep in multiple ways. With such a far-reaching impact, it’s no surprise that your gut and its microorganisms can affect how you’re sleeping.Īnd research confirms that the gut microbiome plays a central role in your ability to drift off to sleep each night. It shapes everything from your brain health to your immunity, your mental health to your ability to lose weight. Your gut – specifically, your gut microbiome – is linked to your overall health. While there are plenty of sleep-stealing culprits that could be at play, your gut might be responsible if you’re having trouble getting to or staying asleep. Whether you’re suffering from insomnia or can’t stay soundly asleep once you’ve snoozed for a few hours, sleep woes can leave you feeling just plain terrible the next morning. Little is as frustrating as spending hours awake in bed, unable to do anything other than stare at the ceiling. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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