Beta-amyloid protein is a waste product that can build up between neurons in the brain. High levels of beta-amyloid have a strong link to Alzheimer’s disease, as the substance clumps together, creating amyloid plaques that can impede communication between neurons. In an ongoing study, findings indicate that people with disrupted sleep patterns show higher levels of beta-amyloid in the brain than people who sleep for more than seven hours per night.*
Findings suggest that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease can be slowed by healthy sleep patterns. Also, sleeping on one’s side can help too, as side sleeping has been shown to help the brain’s waste removal process, increasing its ability to rid itself of beta-amyloid protein.
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*https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/sleep-deprivation-increases-alzheimers-protein
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