24/10/2025
“It’s all about the gut feeling.”
Your sleep isn’t just in your head — it’s in your gut.
1. Serotonin starts in your gut
~90% of serotonin is produced in the digestive tract. It’s the precursor to melatonin — the hormone that makes you sleepy. A disrupted gut = disrupted sleep rhythm.
2. Fermented foods = deeper REM
Yogurt, kimchi, kefir — they feed your microbiome and increase GABA, a calming neurotransmitter that promotes REM sleep and reduces anxiety.
3. Inflamed gut = light, broken sleep
Late-night meals, alcohol, and processed snacks raise gut inflammation, spiking cortisol and interrupting your sleep cycle. Stop eating 2–3 hrs before bed.
4. Deep sleep repairs your gut lining
The gut heals at night — especially during deep sleep.
→ Take 8hours to support that process: magnesium, tart cherry, and calming botanicals lower inflammation and restore your gut-brain rhythm.
5. Balance the gut, reset your sleep
→ 30+ plant types/week
→ Fermented foods 3–5x/week
→ Zero alcohol for 7 days
→ Deep sleep every night (yes, with 8hours)
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Your microbiome isn’t a side quest. It’s running your nervous system.
Fix the gut → fix the brain → fix your sleep.
