We can live very different lives during the same week.
On weekends, you may have a more sporadic schedule filled with social events that keep you up late.
A study1published in theEuropean Journal of Nutritionis one of the first to attempt to understand this relationship.
Here’s what they found and what you should know before this upcoming weekend.
Questions such as “What time do you usually go to bed?”
and “What time do you usually wake up?”
were captured for both weekend days (Friday-Saturday) and weekdays (Sunday-Thursday).
But not much is known about how it impacts the gut microbiome.
Past studies show that altered sleep patterns bynight-shift work also disrupt healthy gut function3.
And those in the social jet lag group had a higher prevalence of three unfavorable microbial species.
However, late nights are also often accompanied by other not-so-desirable habits.
Surprisingly,eating nutshelped counter some of the negative changes to the gut microbiome.
And even if your sleep is slightly off on the weekend, still prioritize healthy eating habits.
