[ConservativeMind]

ATP sensitive potassium (KATP) Drugs already exist and could help people with Alzheimer’s sleep better.

[ConservativeMind]

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[grey_whiskers]

SAVING THIS.

Thanks ConservativeMind!

[Veto!]

I don’t have Alzheimers, but have trouble falling asleep. Take melatonin drops and sometimes add a homeopathic sleep remedy..

Once asleep, my cat and I sleep ten hours every night. If I don’t get ten hours, I fall asleep at the table eating dinner. Now that the weather is warmer, I’m taking longer walks, hope that helps me sleep.

[ckilmer]

I wake up several times a night to go to the bathroom.

I don’t think that’s a katp problem.

[tired&retired]

The circadian rhythm appears to be strongly influenced by lactate levels in the brain. There is increasing evidence for lactate acting as a signaling molecule in the brain to link metabolism, substrate availability, blood flow and neuronal activity.

This article ties right in with the other article you posted about exercise and diabetes.

During physical exercise or increased brain activity, lactate levels can increase significantly.

Elevated brain lactate levels have been reported in various brain disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Increased lactate levels may be associated with decreased brain pH and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Some studies suggest that lactate may have an etiological role in schizophrenia.

Cold plunges, or ice baths, can help flush out lactic acid and potentially boost ketone production, aiding in faster recovery and potentially improving metabolism.

[Vaduz]

Scientists have long recognized the brain’s need for energy.

True but as you get older it’s interrupted by having to pee 2 or 3 times a night sometimes you even have to get out of bed.

[KittyKares]

Peeing at night sure causes sleep disruption problems. I wish there was a cure for that.

[PJ-Comix]

I have a simple method to fall asleep. I just listen to my audio books. I make sure to set it for just a few minutes or end of chapter so the entire book doesn’t run while I sleep. The next morning when I check on the book how much I remember listening before falling fast asleep it usually amazes me how little time elapses. Almost always LESS than five minutes. Sometimes just a couple of minutes.