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The Curious Bidirectional Link Between Gut Health and Sleep

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Mounting research suggests your gut microbiome helps regulate not only your mood but also your sleep cycle through what’s known as the gut-brain axis — a bidirectional communication “highway” that links your central and enteric nervous systems

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