Poor sleep quality is actually due to a problem with the body's "methylation"? Doctors remind you: You must change these "5 bad habits"
“Methylation” is a relatively unfamiliar term to most people, but its importance to the human body is beyond imagination! Dr. Su Shengjie, deputy director of Lianqing Clinic, said that methylation is like a “switch” of gene expression. In addition to playing a key role in the manufacture, maintenance and repair of DNA, it also plays a role in the normal formation of immune cells, hormonal metabolism and detoxification metabolism. play an important role in other aspects.
Methylation imbalance linked to sleep problems? Doctors reveal key reasons: differences between men and women
“Methylation directly affects the synthesis of neurotransmitters required for sleep, such as serotonin and melatonin, and its impact on sleep quality cannot be ignored!” Dr. Su Shengjie explained that insufficient methylation function can easily cause neurotransmitters to The synthesis of protein is blocked, which in turn affects the human body’s normal sleep, just like a small mill running smoothly due to lack of wheat and unable to produce flour smoothly.
Dr. Su Shengjie pointed out that according to clinical experience, the causes of methylation metabolism problems that affect sleep are different between men and women: sleep problems in women are mostly caused by abnormal hormonal effects leading to poor methylation metabolism; while in men, it is more often caused by histamine. Caused by allergic symptoms. There are many mechanisms that require methylation to operate in the human body. When methylation metabolism is tired of coping with female hormone abnormalities or allergic reactions, and cannot fully supply synthetic neurotransmitters such as serotonin, melatonin, etc., it may lead to poor sleep quality. .
Abnormal methylation leads to poor sleep quality and may cause problems with the secretion of two major hormones
Serotonin plays a role in regulating mood, reducing anxiety and promoting good sleep. When you are in a good mood, it is like receiving the baptism of serotonin, which can make you feel relaxed, happy, and even have a good night’s sleep. But when there is an error in the methylation process, the production of serotonin may be reduced, resulting in low mood and relatively affected sleep quality.
Melatonin is your best friend before falling asleep. This neurotransmitter is secreted by the pineal gland at night and helps regulate biological rhythms, especially in controlling the “sleep/wake rhythm”; when night falls and the light dims When the body begins to produce more melatonin. However, if there is a problem with the methylation process, it may lead to a decrease in melatonin, which may lead to lack of energy during the day and difficulty falling asleep at night.
These behaviors will cause abnormal methylation metabolism! There are “5 bad habits” in life that must be changed
Dr. Su Shengjie reminds that methylation metabolism is greatly affected by life and eating habits. If you have the following 5 bad habits, you should improve them in time to avoid affecting sleep quality:
High-oil and high-sugar diet: Excessive intake of high-oil and high-sugar foods, especially processed foods, lack sufficient vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, resulting in nutritional imbalance, which in turn affects the operation of methylation metabolism.
Insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables: Vegetables and fruits are important sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that the body needs. These include active folic acid, vitamin B complex, etc. Insufficient intake may lead to insufficient nutrients required for methylation reactions.
Chronic Excessive Stress: Being under chronic stress can cause the adrenal glands to release large amounts of cortisol. Cortisol helps provide energy in response to short-term stress, but the body’s continued release of cortisol during long-term, high-stress conditions may lead to persistently elevated cortisol concentrations, which in turn interferes with the methylation process.
Lack of exercise habits: Exercise can promote blood circulation and increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients. Good blood circulation benefits various metabolic processes in the body, including the nutrients and metabolism required for methylation reactions. Lack of exercise leads to poor circulation and decreased metabolic function, which in turn affects the normal operation of methylation metabolism.
Excessive drinking behavior: The metabolism of alcohol requires the participation of a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B complex, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, etc. These nutrients also play an important role in the metabolic process of methylation. Excessive drinking will increase the demand for these nutrients, which may lead to deficiencies of these nutrients in the body and affect the normal progress of methylation reactions.
Dr. Su Shengjie said that there are many causes that affect sleep, and abnormal methylation metabolism is one of them. An imbalance in methylation metabolism not only affects sleep quality, but may even cause disease. If people suffer from sleep problems such as stress, hormonal imbalance, allergies, etc., it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible to understand their condition and not let “a good night’s sleep” become a luxury.
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