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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. |
