Everything you need to know about sleep and microbiota
We all know how a bad night's sleep can ruin the next day, but what if your gut had something to do with it? More and more studies are looking into how the gut microbiota may play a role in sleep issues like insomnia, stress or even sleep apnea. When the gut is out of balance, it might interfere with how the brain regulates our sleep and wake cycle. Could looking after your microbiome help you sleep better? Let's take a closer look at what science is telling us.
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Created
27 June 2025
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01 July 2026
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