Categories: Sleep

The Sleep-Appetite Connection

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [04:30] Sleep deprivation and increased Ghrelin production resulting in food cravings
  • [05:30] Lower Leptin levels and increased food consumption
  • [7:00] The importance of Adiponectin
  • [9:45] Neuropeptide Y appetite stimulation
  • [12:00] Lack of sleep and the areas in the brain that affect appetite

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Children need at least 11 hours of sleep. Studies have shown that those with lack of sleep have a higher risk of obesity. 

  • Sleep deprivation significantly decreases activity in appetite evaluation regions within the frontal cortex and can therefore trigger hunger

  • Lack of sleep can induce high levels of cortisol and can lead to intense cravings, resulting in binge eating

 

RESOURCES:

Ritamarie Loscalzo

Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a best-selling author and speaker known for her extensive knowledge, infectious energy, and inspirational message that encourages individuals to become their own best health advocate. She is an internationally recognized nutrition and health authority who specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore hormone balance with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal and insulin imbalances. She founded the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology to empower health and nutrition practitioners to get to the root cause of health concerns by using functional assessments and natural therapeutics to balance the endocrine system, the body's master controller. Dr. Ritamarie is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certification in Acupuncture and is a Diplomat of the American Clinical Nutrition Board. She is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a Master’s in Human Nutrition, has completed a 2-year, 500-hour Herbal Medicine Program at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and has a master's degree in Computer Science, which contributes to her skills as an ace problem solver.

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