There’s more to
losing weight than meets eyes open wide shut. As medical science
continues to unfurl the dynamics of weight management, caloric
reduction and physical activity account for two-thirds of the
battle of the bulge equation. Researchers are adding ‘adequate
sleep’ to the formula.
The new finding shows that
losing weight involves a regular fitness program, and nutritional
diet coupled with ample doses of shut-eye. The trio has been
found to improve weight loss. Through the exercise and rest,
the body feels invigorated with energy as it enhances one’s
overall health.
According
to Dr. Rapoport, hormones were recently found to influence appetites.
The hormones ghrelin and leptin were found to be the culprits
of overeating and food cravings. The production of these underrated
hormones is based on the quality of rest people attain. The
hormonal cohorts work together when someone has a restless night
of insomnia. The following day, the person may experience numerous
food cravings void of satisfaction.
Ghrelin and leptin serve as
co-dependent balances to each other. While, ghrelin is manufactured
in the tract of the gastrointestinal system, it whets and stimulates
the appetite. Produced in the body’s fat cells, leptin signals
to the brain when satisfaction or satiation has been achieved.
When the body is deprived of
sleep, it sends these hormones out of whack. Leptin levels plummet
when the body is void of adequate rest – which creates a feeling
of never being full or satisfaction after food consumption.
In the GI tract, the sleep deficit causes ghrelin levels to
elevate. As a result, the appetite is stimulated to crave foods.
With the two hormones pushing the appetite to new bounds overeating
goes into overdrive, which may become weight gain.
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