The connections between the most common form of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension are already well established. In a recent study, researchers present evidence suggesting that gut bacteria balance may also be a factor linking those two common health conditions. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the study reviewed data from a number of studies and found that gut dysbiosis, an imbalance in the gut microbiome, was common to both hypertension and sleep apnea. Establishing a link between gut bacteria, hypertension and sleep apnea could lead to improved prevention and treatment plans for these conditions.
Understanding the links between gut bacteria, hypertension and sleep apnea and high blood pressure has the potential to yield better prevention and more targeted treatment. An important take-away that you can use today to promote better sleep and better health is the overall importance of diet.
Ultra-processed foods are destructive to the gut microbiome. Eating a healthy, well-balanced whole food diet promotes healthy, well-balanced gut bacteria. Combine that healthy diet with sufficient physical activity each day and you’ll sleep better at night while reducing your risk for numerous diseases and chronic health conditions, including hypertension and sleep apnea.
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