Had enough sleep last night? Otherwise, it's time to count sheep, because research has found a link between sleep and weight loss.
October, according to research presented 18, 2005, at the annual meeting of the Society of obesity, with a Z can help you lose weight! A study conducted by
researchers at the University of Laval, Quebec, introduced the sleep can affect levels of leptin - a hormone produced by fat cells.
Leptin affects body weight regulation in the hypothalamus to suppress appetite and burn fat stored in tissues. Addition, research has suggested there may be an "ideal sleep zone" that helps the body regulate weight.
"This is an exciting new research raises the possibility that sleep deprivation may be an unknown and potentially modifiable risk of obesity," says Jean-Philippe Chaput, who led the study.
"Getting the optimum amount of sleep, and changes in diet and exercise can become an integrated program of prevention and treatment strategy for weight
control," said Chaput.
Americans sleep an hour or less per night than 40 years ago, during which obesity rates have increased over time, the researchers noted.
Previous studies have suggested a link between sleep deprivation and levels of leptin. Leptin has a direct impact on the development and maintenance of the
adipose tissue of the body.
Asleep easier and sleep better, give some of these suggestions a try:
# Have a healthful snack, the sound a bit before bedtime.
# Take a hot bath before turning in.
# Do not use the bed for other activities such as eating, reading or watching television.
# Limit drinks containing caffeine.
# Avoid alcohol, because it can disturb sleep.
# Increased time every day ... during the weekend.
# Exercise regularly, but not too close to bedtime.
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Weight gain can be result due to the lack of quality of sleep, aside from lack of sleep. I have also read somewhere that lack of sleep increases food intake (which likely leads to weight gain).
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