Most of my patients are surprised at how simple it is
During deep sleep: Growth hormone secretion peaks, driving tissue repair and muscle recovery The brains glymphatic system clears metabolic waste products, including proteins associated with neurodegeneration Cortisol levels reach their daily minimum, allowing the adrenal system to reset Immune function regenerates Cellular repair mechanisms run at maximum efficiency Most adults spend less time in deep sleep than optimal, and this deficit increases with age, stress, alcohol consumption, and certain medications
They should also discuss any history of medication reactions or ongoing heart, kidney, liver, digestive, or blood sugar concerns
However, most of the subjects included in the RCTs are PCOS patients with obesity/overweight, whereas a portion of PCOS women, which can even reach 50%, might present a lean phenotype
Jonathan Paul Mochel, Iowa State University, United States Updates Copyright 2021 Puglisi, Rossini, Poli, Dughera, Pia, Terzolo and Reimondo
