According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average woman gets only six and a half hours of sleep per night. Chronic sleep deprivation can have a variety of effects on the metabolism and overall health. Inadequate sleep: interferes with the bodys ability to metabolize carbohydrates and causes high blood levels of glucose, which leads to higher insulin levels and greater body-fat storage. drives down leptin levels, which causes the body to crave carbohydrates. reduces levels of growth hormone--a protein that helps regulate the bodys proportions of fat and muscle. can lead to insulin resistance and contribute to increased risk of diabetes can increase blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease Even in young, healthy people, a sleep deficit of three to four hours a night over the course of a week has a triple-whammy effect on the body.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 01:55:48 +0000
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