{"id":2518,"date":"2023-05-10T03:38:08","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T03:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=2518"},"modified":"2023-05-22T04:15:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T04:15:33","slug":"role-of-sleep-in-digestion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/","title":{"rendered":"Role Of Sleep In Digestion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7ce8cf3652\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7ce8cf3652\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#Does_Good_Sleep_Help_With_Digestion_Yes\" >Does Good Sleep Help With Digestion? Yes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#How_Can_Sleep_Impact_Your_Digestion\" >How Can Sleep Impact Your Digestion?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#1_Less_Sleep_May_Result_In_Gut_Inflammation\" >#1 Less Sleep May Result In Gut Inflammation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#2_Less_Sleep_May_Increase_Cravings\" >#2 Less Sleep May Increase Cravings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#3_Less_Sleep_May_Result_In_Constipation\" >#3 Less Sleep May Result In Constipation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#How_to_Improve_Sleep_for_Digestion\" >How to Improve Sleep for Digestion?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#1_Prefer_Not_To_Overeat\" >1. Prefer Not To Overeat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#2_Correct_Sleeping_Position\" >2. Correct Sleeping Position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#3_Take_No_Stress\" >3. Take No Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#4_Exercise_to_Improve_Sleep\" >4. Exercise to Improve Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#5_Eat_Nutritious_Food\" >5. Eat Nutritious Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#6_Drink_More_Water_To_Improve_Sleep_For_Digestion\" >6. Drink More Water To Improve Sleep For Digestion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/fitness-wellbeing\/role-of-sleep-in-digestion\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Ever wonder how not sleeping properly makes us all irritated and grumpy the next day? Even if you sleep nicely every day, there will still be days when you may not be able to sleep- courtesy of modern lifestyles and associated hustles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irrespective of how busy you are, maintaining a good sleep pattern should be a priority. While there is no strict criterion for good sleep, most scholars have agreed on maintaining a minimum of seven hours of sleep daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Add some references to seven hour analogy)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time can be increased by an hour or so for kids. You might be surprised to know that sleep issues can hamper digestion because there is a connection between sleep and how your stomach functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started with learning everything around it. Read on to know more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Good_Sleep_Help_With_Digestion_Yes\"><\/span><strong>Does Good Sleep Help With Digestion? Yes.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have heard that we should not sleep immediately after eating food. It is said that if you sleep right after meals, your body will have difficulty digesting the food. But nobody knows that our bodies are like robots and work continuously, non-stop, even when we are sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, even during our sleep, the digestive system breaks those food particles at a slower rate than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, your body is in a recovery period when you take rest or sleep. That is why when we are sick, we are told to rest and not do any work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our bodies repair all the normal wear and tear that happens during the day, including the digestive system <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6779243\/\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Do You know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you sleep, your digestive system rebuilds different tissues in your gut and helps increase the good gut bacteria.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>You need this good gut bacteria for healthy digestion that will make your tummy happy tummy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, when we don\u2019t take adequate sleep, we are not giving time to our digestive system to do its work. Less sleep would lead to less recovery of your daily needs, thus creating issues in digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(But is sleeping after food advisable? That&#8217;s not being covered)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Sleep_Impact_Your_Digestion\"><\/span><strong>How Can Sleep Impact Your Digestion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you know that sleep and digestion are interrelated, it is time to understand how it affects our digestion process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the things that may happen in case you do not take proper sleep and it disturbs the digestion process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Less_Sleep_May_Result_In_Gut_Inflammation\"><\/span><strong>#1 Less Sleep May Result In Gut Inflammation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sleeping for the required time, you may start to have a case of inflammation in your gut lining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3645929\/\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a>. You may begin to have nausea or bloating that can slow down the digestion process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Less_Sleep_May_Increase_Cravings\"><\/span><strong>#2 Less Sleep May Increase Cravings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me tell you another exciting feature of our body. Our bodies have two hormones that tell our brains about how we feel related to food <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2710609\/\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First are ghrelin (to say we are hungry) and leptin (to inform us that we are full). Now, when we don\u2019t take proper sleep, these hormones do not work correctly and can send wrong signals to our brains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It further makes us crave more sugary, and we might end up eating more such items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Less_Sleep_May_Result_In_Constipation\"><\/span><strong>#3 Less Sleep May Result In Constipation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t sleep for the needed time, you can experience inflammation, and simultaneously, you can even have constipation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2642899\/\"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/a>. Since you will not give your body the time to re-bounce and re-function, it can affect your bowel movement. After all, bowels and digestion are interrelated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a woman, you may have experienced a lot of bowel difficulty and constipation during your periods. Most of us do not get proper sleep because of cramps and body pain, so our digestive system faces these additional problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Sleep_for_Digestion\"><\/span><strong>How to Improve Sleep for Digestion?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may not be able to 100% control your sleep and ensure you are not awake the entire night, there are still some ways to improve your sleep quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Prefer_Not_To_Overeat\"><\/span><strong>1. Prefer Not To Overeat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When our parents tell us to keep a gap of 2-3 hours between meals and sleep, it is for a reason <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16393212\/\"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/a>. Since large and heavy meals will take more time to digest, it is recommended to maintain that gap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, if you overburden your stomach with excessive food, it will not have time to rest, and eventually, you will not be able to sleep properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Correct_Sleeping_Position\"><\/span><strong>2. Correct Sleeping Position<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I have always been told to sleep on my back or sides as it helps correct spinal posture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ever had an overeating episode and tried sleeping on your stomach, you would have experienced discomfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is because sleeping on the stomach is incorrect, and it can compress our little digestion organs, thus, hampering digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Take_No_Stress\"><\/span><strong>3. Take No Stress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like we have two food hormones that tell our brain when we are hungry and full, we also have stress hormones in our bodies. Our body doesn\u2019t need these hormones as they are not good for digestion.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5736941\/\"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel stressed, you will face difficulties sleeping at that time. To curb it, you should relax, do activities such as meditation, or listen to your favorite music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are relaxed, you will get your sleep back, and the body will start with its digestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Exercise_to_Improve_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>4. Exercise to Improve Sleep<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise or physical engagement in any way is good for health in multiple ways. If you do regular activities, you will be happy, and it will reflect on your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, exercise is also suitable for reducing stress and improving sleep patterns. If you exercise regularly, your body will take less time to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you know why kids who play the entire day fall asleep within minutes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eat_Nutritious_Food\"><\/span><strong>5. Eat Nutritious Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a direct connection between sleep and the food you eat daily. You will have better sleep patterns and quality if you take probiotics (such as curd), fermented (such as idli), or prebiotic (such as beans) foods in your diet <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12927512\/\"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These foods promote healthy gut bacteria and absorb all the good nutrients. Also, eating <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-high-fibre-foods-to-level-up-gut-health\/\">fibre-rich food<\/a> such as broccoli helps reduce our craving episodes and thus promotes better sleep quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With little modifications, you can easily add fibre to your diet. For example, instead of making rotis from normal flour, try adding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aashirvaad.com\/multigrains-atta.aspx\"><strong>Aashirvaad Multigrain Atta<\/strong><\/a>to to cater to fibre requirements. Three rotis made from atta can give you the fibre of 6 carrots or 4 beetroots. Isn\u2019t it amazing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Drink_More_Water_To_Improve_Sleep_For_Digestion\"><\/span><strong>6. Drink More Water To Improve Sleep For Digestion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be good to keep yourself hydrated by drinking at least 2-3 liters of water daily. Just like food, your body also needs water to perform, specifically the digestive system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinking water will ensure you have better digestion and sleep process. But do remember to limit your water, especially at night. If you drink more water, you may have to use the washroom more frequently, which can disturb your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One hour of less sleep can make our whole day go from good to bad, with mood swings and irritation levels at the peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine how much it would affect our bodies from the inside. Sleeping is no luxury but a necessity for our bodies to gear up and work again. Just like we need a break from work to rejuvenate, our bodies take a break when we sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, try and sleep as much as required to let your body function perfectly, especially the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your gut is happy and healthy, you will not fall sick easily and maintain a comfortable lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682304572641\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>1. Why is sleep so important for digestion?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Our body goes into recovery and repair mode as soon as we sleep. All the daily wear and tear activities are done during this period when we are in sound sleep. Our bodies also need this break to digest the food, and although it happens much slower, it does happen even when we are fast asleep.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682304578896\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>2. Do you need to sleep extra in order to improve digestion?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An individual need to sleep a minimum of seven to nine hours on a daily basis. A good and healthy sleeping cycle aids our bodies in producing hormones and prolactin that are needed to increase the growth of good gut bacteria. This bacteria further helps in improving the digestion system.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682304586719\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>3. Can sleeping less affect the digestive system?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sleeping less, you can have digestion problems such as heartburn, bloating, nausea, and acid reflux. Since these are all connected to healthy digestion, it is essential to sleep correctly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682304593896\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>4. What are the three main benefits of sleeping properly?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">When you sleep properly every day, your body will function as required. It will further ensure that you will not fall sick often, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce stress, improving your overall mood.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682304599984\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>5. What is the best position for sleeping to improve digestion?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It would be great to sleep on your left side for better sleep quality and to improve digestion. It would be best not to sleep on your stomach as it can compress your organs and disturb your sleep and digestion.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1682304609857\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>6. How much time you should wait before going to sleep after eating meals?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should maintain a minimum gap of 2 to 3 hours between sleep and meals, especially if you have had heavy meals. This much time is needed by your body to digest the food into smaller particles.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Digestion is an issue that most Indians face today. But can sleep become an essential factor in controlling and managing this issue? 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