How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Sleeping fewer than seven hours per night disrupts metabolic regulation because inadequate sleep alters hunger hormones, increases sugar cravings, and reduces insulin sensitivity.

Consistently short sleep can promote weight gain even when diet and exercise are consistent because fatigue increases appetite while lowering the body’s ability to efficiently use energy.

Deep sleep supports muscle maintenance and recovery because the majority of growth hormone is released during the first hours of restorative sleep.

Prioritizing sufficient sleep improves body composition because proper recovery supports muscle repair, reduces cravings, and stabilizes metabolic function.

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