Closing Thoughts Men's health is shaped by the accumulation of daily choices across decades: what is eaten, how much movement happens, how sleep is prioritised, how stress is managed, how much alcohol is consumed, and whether medical or mental health care is sought when needed
This boost to the immune system may contribute to better overall health and resilience
Recent animal research in 2025 explored its role in colitis, showing mucosal healing and reduced inflammation
This clinical improvement correlated with upregulation of anti-inflammatory IL-10 and concurrent downregulation of the pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF- and IL-1 (251)
These hormonal regulation properties have implications for understanding the complex neuroendocrine control of sleep, investigating hormone-sleep interactions in aging, and developing therapeutic approaches for conditions involving disrupted hormonal rhythms associated with poor sleep quality