Swedish sleep researchers have discovered startling new information about lack of sleep.
Before you decide, “I am only sleep deprived occasionally, so this isn’t for me,” take note… because even one night of sleep deprivation can cause tremendous health trouble.
Even a single night of sleep deprivation can lead to brain damage, as asserted by researchers at Sweden’s Uppsala University.
The kind of brain damage that occurs is believed to be that which can lead to degenerative disorders, such as those on the dementia spectrum. What is even more alarming is the fact that damage was found in even young, healthy people.
Researchers looked at concentrations of a chemical in blood that is naturally occurring at certain concentrations, indicating healthy levels in the brain. Excessive amounts of these chemicals are an indicator of damaged brain tissue.
The chemical molecules known as NSE and S100-B, were found in excessive concentrations in study participants who were deprived of sleep. The researchers started the study by testing their levels after having sound sleep for at least 7 hours. Then the participants were deprived for just one night, and tested again the following morning.
The amounts of the NSE and S100-B molecules found were in a high enough concentration to be considered as damaging to brain tissue.
I have always believed that it’s far better to have a mild sleeping pill with Melatonin rather that tossing in bed being deprived of sleep. Having a good sleep may be an induced one has numerous health benefits and the most important of all are the nocturnal attacks of allergy, asthma, cardiac etc. I suppose in a certain way helps prevent dementia too. A comfortable bed, no noisy surroundings, dark room and a sleeping pill with melatonin are best body rejuvenating and repair essentials
A good night sleep may be induced with a low dose so sedative and melatonin is far better for health rather than a disturbed sleep at night. When body gets to a repair mode done let the engines fuel up.
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