Could lack of sleep trigger a food “addiction”? - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publications

Could lack of sleep trigger a food “addiction”? - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publications

Could lack of sleep trigger weight gain?

POSTED APRIL 06, 2016, 9:30 AM
Stuart Quan, MD, Contributing Editor

It is a simple nutritional principle that if calories consumed exceed calories expended, weight gain will result. Therefore, most weight reduction programs focus on cutting calories. Many people view failure to adhere to these regimens as a lack of motivation, dedication, or mental toughness. However, there is now increasing evidence that the “lack of willpower” may be explained by chemical and hormonal changes resulting from sleep deficiency.

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