Not eating well will make you sleep poorly! Doctors find the culprit of insomnia: It turns out that there is a problem with the body's "1 mechanism"
Not only stress and anxiety affect sleep! Is imbalanced diet and nutrition also the culprit of insomnia?
As a newcomer to society, Ms. Wang is easily nervous and anxious. She often has trouble sleeping during school. Little did they know that after leaving the society, work pressure was high and sleep disorders worsened day by day. Sometimes I had to take sedatives to fall asleep well. The patient sought medical treatment to find out the cause of his poor sleep, and found out that the biggest factor affecting sleep was “hypomethylation.”
Faced with the common problem of insomnia among modern people, most people will immediately think of stress. However, dietary or nutrient deficiencies may also cause insomnia. Therefore, detailed consultation and examinations must be conducted to clarify the main cause of insomnia. Dr. Yan Zuowa, director of Lianxin Clinic, said that “methylation reaction (Methylation)” is not only responsible for the production, maintenance and repair of DNA, but also regulates many functions of the body, such as:
Hormone metabolism, detoxification metabolism.
Influence the production and energy production of immune cells.
Assists in the synthesis of neurotransmitters. If the synthesis is not good, it will lead to less secretion of serotonin and melatonin, and people will naturally be prone to sleep poorly.
Dr. Yan Zuohua said that after functional medicine testing and analysis, it was found that Ms. Wang’s methylation metabolism mechanism is worse than that of the average person. To solve this problem, doctors recommend that patients supplement with highly active B complex, magnesium, etc., which can help methylation synthesize important nutrients and provide methods for stress adjustment. In less than half a year, all test values have improved greatly. The patient said that now he feels less anxious when going to work during the day, his menstrual period has become regular, and he is less likely to suffer from premenstrual syndrome. The most important thing is that his “sleep quality” has become better.
Methylation depends on “this” nutrient. You should be evaluated by a physician before supplementing.
Why can simply supplementing nutrients produce results? Dr. Yan Zuohua pointed out that the main reason is that the operation of methylation is very dependent on the assistance of B group, such as B3, B6, B12 and other raw materials, especially “folic acid” is very important. If there are insufficient raw materials in the body, the methylation operation mechanism will be affected.
Although people with hypomethylation can significantly improve by supplementing B-complex, it should be noted that the common B-complex contains different dosages, and most of them use synthetic folic acid as the main raw material, so the form is relatively unusable by the body compared to active folic acid. . Therefore, Dr. Yan Zuohua suggests that it is best to obtain a doctor’s evaluation before supplementing, and to prescribe different prescriptions and choose the appropriate dosage according to personal conditions.
The key is to supplement folic acid and exercise to reduce stress? 5 steps to maintain good methylation
Most modern people are outside eaters, and their eating habits tend to be high in oil, sugar, processed foods, and less fruits and vegetables. As a result, they are prone to lack of raw materials for methylation reactions. If there is a need for social drinking, alcohol will be consumed in order to metabolize it. More nutrients. If you eat less and use more for a long time, you may have the problem of “hypomethylation”.
Dr. Yan Zuowa emphasized that prevention is better than cure. If you want to avoid hypomethylation problems, you should pay attention to your daily habits. The following provides the public with “five major directions” to maintain good methylation operations:
Supplement active folic acid and B complex.
Eat more high-quality protein (fish, beans, eggs) and dark green leafy vegetables.
Avoid refined starch or processed products.
Do not consume too much coffee or alcohol.
Maintain exercise and adjust stress.
In addition, when dealing with insomnia, avoid relying solely on drugs and get to the bottom of the problem through professional examinations to find out the real cause. Dr. Yan Zuohua suggests that stressed office workers, eaters who often eat randomly, picky eaters, people who need to socialize, and people with sleep disorders can all use “nerve conduction metabolism assessment” and “methylation metabolism analysis”, etc. Functional medicine testing, and changing lifestyle habits to improve your condition.
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