Chapter
The Importance of Sleep on Brain Function and Nutrition
35:47 - 42:51 (07:04)
Sleep deprivation affects the brain's ability to process glucose, leading to changes in hormone production and overall metabolism.
Clips
Melatonin plays a major role in controlling the body's metabolic or circadian rhythm.
35:47 - 38:20 (02:33)
Melatonin
Summary
Melatonin plays a major role in controlling the body's metabolic or circadian rhythm. While the pineal gland produces melatonin, taking too much of it can reduce its natural production.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep on Brain Function and Nutrition
Episode896 The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A study has shown that those who consumed food before bed had higher levels of cortisol secretion, which has an inverse relationship with melatonin.
38:20 - 40:16 (01:56)
Cortisol
Summary
A study has shown that those who consumed food before bed had higher levels of cortisol secretion, which has an inverse relationship with melatonin.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep on Brain Function and Nutrition
Episode896 The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A study reveals that certain parts of the brain can only run on glucose, and when we're sleep deprived, our brain craves dense sources of glucose like ice cream, cookies, and candy bars to function properly.
40:17 - 42:51 (02:34)
Sleep Deprivation
Summary
A study reveals that certain parts of the brain can only run on glucose, and when we're sleep deprived, our brain craves dense sources of glucose like ice cream, cookies, and candy bars to function properly.