Sleep and metabolism


A study published in Experimental Physiology showed that disturbed sleep and rest patterns cause a metabolic disorder.

Sleeping late has been found to reduce the body’s use of fat for energy. The accumulation of body fat increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and the occurrence of cardiovascular disease.

Differences in metabolism between larks and owls have also shown that the body’s circadian rhythm can affect the body’s ability to use insulin.