Chapter
The Importance of REM Sleep for Hormonal Systems
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Inadequate REM sleep can lead to a significant reduction in growth hormone release, a hormone that recharges the body, according to the Sleep Center. Moreover, decreased REM sleep is associated with emotional instability and sleep is abnormal in all major psychiatric disorders.
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Research shows that alcohol-laced sleep significantly decreases growth hormone release by over 50% during REM sleep, which is crucial for hormonal health.
1:13:46 - 1:19:59 (06:13)
REM Sleep
Summary
Research shows that alcohol-laced sleep significantly decreases growth hormone release by over 50% during REM sleep, which is crucial for hormonal health. Adequate REM sleep is also essential for emotional and mental health, and its absence can lead to emotional instability.