- Research published in Digestive Pharmacology and Therapeuticsanalyzed data from approximately 2,600 individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and found an association between reduced sleep time and worsening symptoms and hospitalization.
- Researchers and experts point to the importance of sleep for gut health, not just for people with IBD, but for everyone.
Skipping sleep and supplementing it with naps may do more than disrupt your energy during the day. has been suggested to exacerbate
was announced in Digestive Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The study looked at about 2,600 people with IBD over a 12-year period. Comparing sleep duration and frequency of daytime naps with symptom flare-ups and hospitalizations, we found that those who slept five hours each night had significantly more IBD challenges than those who slept seven hours each night.
More frequent naps, especially daily rather than occasional naps, also exacerbated IBD symptoms, the researchers added.
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This may lead people with IBD to focus on sleep quality, but as other research points to the importance of sleep for gut health, it does the same for those without the condition. For example, a review published earlier this year Bulletin of the Brain Research Society They point out that abnormal sleep patterns can affect gut microbiota diversity and function.Another research review published in American Journal of Gastroenterology It points to a possible link between sleep problems and gastrointestinal dysfunction.
In terms of why this happens, researchers suggest that circadian rhythm disruption sets off a chain reaction that leads to inflammation. There is a possibility.
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One thing to keep in mind with studies on sleep duration and naps is that short sleeps may not be appropriate. cause President of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine, sleep solution.
“Often, sleep disturbances, insomnia, or other sleep disturbances can be early warning signs of a health concern,” he said. runner’s world. For example, previous research has shown a link between frequent naps and chronic disease, but just because you like to nap every day doesn’t mean you’ll develop congestive heart failure or diabetes. If you’re not getting enough sleep, being tired enough to need a nap could be a health problem.
The same may apply to IBD, he added. may be a sign of
As with any health problem, the earlier IBD is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. So if symptoms persist for more than a few weeks and you notice that both your sleep and digestive symptoms are getting worse, Winter suggests seeing your doctor.
Elizabeth Millard is a freelance writer focusing on health, wellness, fitness and food.
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