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The Anabolic Effects of Sleep

Jan 17, 202428 min
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Episode description

Today we look into what anabolic processes occur during sleep.

The anabolic processes influenced by sleep that are investigated are as follows:

1. Testosterone production.

2. Growth Hormone Secretion

3. Muscle protein Synthesis

4. Immune system function.

In each section, we look at the anabolic process itself, studies that support how high quality sleep influences this process, and then we look into the science on why this happens. This podcast should allow you to come to a better understanding on why sleep is so vital for our lives. As sleep is undeniably the most significant step towards becoming a better version of yourself, day by day. Sleep tops everything, and this podcast should explain why.

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