In this episode, we delve into the critical connection between sleep and weight regulation, highlighting how sleep is far more than just a means to restore your restful state. It plays a significant role in hormonal balance and weight management.
Sharing my personal experience of feeling well-rested after just 5 hours of sleep and juggling multiple responsibilities, I discovered firsthand the profound impact of a consistent sleep schedule. When I committed to around 7 hours of sleep, my weight and metabolism improved noticeably.
A regular sleep schedule helps establish a healthy circadian rhythm, triggering a cascade of essential regulatory and metabolic hormones. I discuss how even one night of poor sleep can negatively impact these hormones, leading to weight-related issues.
In this episode, I explore the role of melatonin in falling asleep, its optimal levels, and how research links it to weight gain. I also cover potential melatonin issues, related labs, and nutritional deficiencies that can be addressed for improvement.
Next, we discuss the hormones insulin and cortisol, their normal nighttime and 24-hour patterns, and signs of signaling issues that can contribute to weight gain and stubborn body weight.
Leptin and ghrelin, key hormones in hunger and appetite regulation, are examined, particularly how sleep disruption can cause these hormones to work against you, leading to increased hunger and weight gain.
Lastly, we touch on adiponectin, a hormone that often becomes dysregulated in weight gain, and how sleep deprivation affects its proper function.
The goal of this episode is to deepen your understanding of how essential proper sleep is for healthy weight and metabolism. We aim to empower our community to prioritize better sleep schedules and consider additional labs that offer a proactive approach to maintaining a healthy body weight and optimal health.
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The Get Well Team
