We are learning more and more about how our body parts are linked And work together – And now, a new study reveals the relationship between intestinal bacteria and the risk of insomnia.
Research from scientists in China and the US is I can’t sleep at night At least not in part Mixing of microorganisms In the digestive system.
Furthermore, the relationship appears to be moving forward in both ways. Deprived sleep creates a feedback loop that disrupts the microbial balance of the intestines and makes it difficult to shake insomnia. Further investigations could potentially allow treatment to be developed based on these findings.
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“Modifications in gut microbiome composition and function are generally recognized in patients with insomnia.” write Researcher of published papers.
“However, the causal relationship with the insomnia phenotype is not clear.”
A team led by Shangyun Shi, a psychiatrist at Nanjing Medical University, used a statistical approach called Mendel’s Randomization. This method can help you look at genetic variations that are set at birth and not affected by lifestyle or other factors, and determine whether one factor is indeed affecting another.
By analyzing genetic and health data from over 400,000 people, researchers have found some clear consensus. Certain types of bacteria were associated Increased risk of insomniaothers seemed to lower their odds.
The most powerful evidence pointed to Clostridium inoum Bacteria groups are associated with greater risk of insomnia. It is not usually a dangerous type of bacteria, but for some it seems to contribute to sleepless nights.
“We identified a total of 14 and 8 bacterial taxa, with positive and negative correlations with insomnia, respectively.” write Researcher. “In addition, it had the counterproductive effect of insomnia correlated with 19 identified microbial taxa.”
Scientists already know that the gut brain axis works in two directions, and have linked it in previous research Stress level, Neurodegenerative diseasesand Conditions such as autism and ADHD.
The researchers behind this study consider a part of it Chemical reactions The fact that certain bacteria may begin or stop may explain new discoveries. We are still in the early stages here and will need further research in a diverse population. All participants in this study were of European descent.
It is worth noting that intestinal microorganisms are just one of the puzzles of insomnia. Other factors may contribute to workplace stress Drinking habits. However, intestinal bacteria are undoubtedly the factors that will allow for more detailed investigation.
Finally, Prebiotics and Probiotics This link can be developed to take advantage of, and poop transplants may also serve as a way to treat insomnia. For multiple conditions.
“Overall, the intertwined effects of insomnia on the gut microbiota represent complex bidirectional relationships involving immune regulation, inflammatory responses, neurotransmitter release, and other molecular and cellular pathways.” write Researcher.
This study is published in General psychiatry.
