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How does lack of sleep increase weight?

2022-09-04 09:25:23
How does lack of sleep increase weight? Sometimes I hear sleep as one of the reasons for weight increase. But i dont see much information shared on this. Can anyone explain?
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Hi. Yes sleep deprivation leads to weight gain. Studies says that it can hamper your digestion and also affects your metabolism. If there will not b adequate rest you will feel lazy and Lathergic through out the day. Hence causes weight gain

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Hello user Yes, it causes weight gain.
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Hello As if u dnt take proper sleep It hinders your metabolism N if you are wake up till late at night U need to much extra that adds up to extra kcal

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As our digestion process get affected by sleep. So whatever you want doesn't get digested properly. Therefore it affects your weight

Answered2022-09-05 00:32:01

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There are several studies that shows weight gain due to lack of sleep . Lack of sleep leads to water retention and sometime excess stress to body. Apart from that lack of sleep leads to hypertension, diabetes, depression and obesity

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