Indeed people seem to be able to function with very little sleep for prolonged periods of time, albeit not happily. Randy Gardner in 1964 showed that even after 264 hours (eleven days!) of total sleep deprivation he was able to continue to function. With a relatively short period of recovery sleep (about 14 hours) he showed no lasting negative effects. Even longer periods of sleep deprivation have been reported.
1 So to keep your gut happy, eat yogurt as part of your healthy diet. 2  Not only is yogurt packed with vitamins and protein, itâs also a source of lactobacillus, a probiotic (or beneficial type of bacteria) that helps fight off the bad guys and also gives your immune system a boost.
So if you are not allergic to milk-based foods, taking a high-quality whey protein supplement such as Proventive, One World Whey, or Jay Robb is a great way to boost your overall nutritional intake and feed your body the nutrients it needs to maintain a healthy, well-functioning nervous system. 2) Sweet potatoes, yams.