# Fecal Transplants and Sleep | Health and Fitness News

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Podcast: [Health News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7685759)
Published: 2026-07-24T21:30:11+00:00
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## Resource

Scientists are testing a radical new approach to chronic insomnia: fecal transplants. In a trial with 80 adults, half received gut microbiome capsules, while the other half got a placebo. Within a month, the transplant group slept longer and woke up less — and these benefits lasted up to six months. The breakthrough highlights the gut-brain connection, showing how gut bacteria may influence sleep by producing key chemicals like serotonin. While researchers stress this is early-stage science and more studies are needed, the findings reinforce that diet and gut health are foundational to better sleep. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/79c86b18755f730e

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