Why do we need sleep? What happens while we sleep – hour after hour

08 October, 2017 , , / Mateusz

11:00 pm – hour dedicated to biological regeneration

While going to bed around 10:00 pm you can expect intensive biological regeneration effects even during the very first hour. This hour is definitely most suitable to ladies:

  • the growth hormone comes to the forefront. It improves cell division eight-fold (compared to the level of the process during the day) – old cells are eliminated and replaced with new ones, while the damaged cells undergo regeneration;
  • women can also experience increased libido

Furthermore, around approx. 11:00 pm

  • the level of stress hormones is at its lowest
  • the level of testosterone drops as well.

You ought to remember to refrain from any meals as your metabolism begins to significantly slow down at this hour. Asthmatic persons ought to be alert as well – night is the worst time for them during the whole day.

12:00 am – hour dedicated to the heart

From midnight up to 2:00 am, paramedics are called for heart attacks less frequently.

01:00 am – vitamin bomb

Two hours after your biological regeneration your body experiences the highest flow of vitamins A, C and E and pro-vitamin A compared to other parts of the day.

02:00 am – time to detox

Around 2:00 am your intestines practically do not work at all. Nonetheless, it is time for increased effort of your liver. The body rids of all toxins at the time. Furthermore, melatonin is the most active. This is a good time for persons with neurosis as the regeneration of the nervous system begins approx. at 2:00 am.

03:00 am – body in safe mode and the highest functioning of the brain

Persons who work at night or cannot sleep due to any other reasons will likely experience the biggest crisis around 3:00 am. At this hour, your body uses the lowest amounts of energy and you become the indifferent towards the environment.

However, the stagnation does not refer to the most important organ – the brain. It reaches its peak. At this time, the brain selects and afterwards gets rid of unnecessary information and stores useful data. Memory improves along with concentration. Intercellular connections regenerate and multiply. Therefore, your mental abilities reach their highest level. The increased work of the central nervous system ends around 5:00 am.

04:00 am – time dedicated to the autoimmune system

The body comes out of the lethargy which it experienced an hour ago. The immune system comes into action as well. Blood pressure decreases.

05:00 am – waking up

Despite the fact that you usually wake up later than 5:00 am, your body already prepares for waking up at this hour. At this time:

  • adrenal glands begin to function,
  • temperature of the body reaches its lowest level and begins to grow to its max,
  • the level of cortisol begins to grow to reach its peak in approx. 2 hours,
  • the level of glucose decreases,
  • the body’s immunity drops and remains at a low level until noon,
  • this is a difficult time for asthmatic persons as well.

06:00 am – “sweet” dreams

The level of blood glucose can be crazed. Insulin reaches its lowest level at 6:00 am.

07:00 am – time to go to the toilet

Your digestive system activates at 7:00 am as a result of the growing level of blood insulin. Furthermore, digestive enzymes responsible for absorbing proteins and fat activate as well. Unfortunately, the level of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) increases.

Between 6:00 am and 8:00 am, it is worth going to the toilet as activation of the digestive system improves excretion of food wastes.

Why do we need to sleep?

The stringent plan of your body’s nighttime activities indicates how much you can lose if you go to sleep late. Your health deteriorates also due to waking up during the night and waking up to early in the morning. The body gives you no choice – you need to sleep for a sufficient amount of time (approx. 8 hours as a standard) so that you can function properly and keep yourself safe from diseases.

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