Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Sleep

Sleep


Tryptophan - precursor to serotonin (process sleep)

Serotonin =  building block for melatonin (hormone) - responsible for sleep wake cycle

Gut - makes the most serotonin


Gut-brain axis


High fiber intake -? longer periods of deep sleep

fiber - feeding the microbes - producing short fatty chain acids - butyrate - serotonin synthesis modulation


Tryptophan rich food + high fiber/complex carbs = food before bedtime

No high in fat and carbs, ultra processed foods

No alcohol, caffeine, sugar


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