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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 5 MIN

What Happens to Your Body When You Don t Get 8 Hours of Sleep

from The Diet of Common Sense Podcast · host sarah

Physically, not getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on your metabolism. Hormones that regulate appetite, ghrelin (which stimulates hunger) and leptin (which signals fullness), become imbalanced. This often leads to increased cravings for high-calorie, sugary, and fatty foods, contributing to weight gain. Furthermore, insulin sensitivity decreases, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes.Your immune system also takes a hit when you don’t get 8 hours of sleep per night, making you more susceptible to illnesses. Chronic sleep deprivation can also elevate blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease.Read more - https://www.dietofcommonsense.com/what-to-eat-when-you-dont-sleep-enough/

Physically, not getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on your metabolism. Hormones that regulate appetite, ghrelin (which stimulates hunger) and leptin (which signals fullness), become imbalanced. This often leads to increased cravings for high-calorie, sugary, and fatty foods, contributing to weight gain. Furthermore, insulin sensitivity decreases, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes.Your immune system also takes a hit when you don’t get 8 hours of sleep per night, making you more susceptible to illnesses. Chronic sleep deprivation can also elevate blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease.Read more - https://www.dietofcommonsense.com/what-to-eat-when-you-dont-sleep-enough/

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