According to experts from Fujian Medical University, a short and unstable sleep can significantly increase the risk of obesity. The results of the study were published in the BMC Public Health magazine.
Scientists have analyzed the health information of 4540 volunteers, the average age of which was 50.5 years old. Researchers have used the US National Health and Food Research Inquiry. Within the framework of scientific work, the duration of sleep, the presence of day drowsiness and the problems related to sleeping. Based on these data, participants were divided into three groups, healthy, middle and unhealthy sleeping.
It turned out that people with poor sleep mode are 41% more likely to develop obesity than those who have had quality rest. This effect has been preserved regardless of gender, age, educational levels and other factors. At the same time, the risk of obesity has increased not only to the lack of sleep sleep, but also in people with an irregular schedule and a late sleeping.
Scientists remind us that sleep-awakening cycle directly affects metabolism. Violation of zircut rhythms can affect energy consumption, metabolism and appetite hormones. In particular, previous studies have shown that the reduction in sleeping for 10 hours of sleep is 28% increases the level of writing (hunger hormone) by 18%.
Translation of: Euromedia24.com
