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Your Heart Begins to Suffer After Just 3 Nights of Bad Sleep : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 23, 2025 12:30 am
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Understanding the Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Heart Health

For years, it has been known that a lack of sleep can have negative effects on the heart. However, a recent study from Uppsala University in Sweden has shed light on the specific mechanisms through which sleep deprivation can harm cardiovascular health.

In this new study, researchers found that just three nights of restricted sleep, amounting to around four hours per night, led to changes in the blood that are associated with an increased risk of heart disease. The focus of the study was on inflammatory proteins in the blood, which are produced by the body in response to stress or illness.

Prolonged elevation of these inflammatory proteins can damage blood vessels and contribute to conditions such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, and irregular heartbeat. The study involved 16 healthy young men who were closely monitored in a lab setting where their sleep, meals, activity levels, and light exposure were controlled.

During the study, the participants underwent two different sleep routines: three nights of normal sleep (8.5 hours) and three nights of sleep restriction (4.25 hours). After each phase, the men completed a high-intensity cycling workout, and their blood was analyzed before and after to assess the levels of inflammatory proteins.

The results showed a clear increase in inflammatory markers associated with heart disease following sleep deprivation. Additionally, the study revealed that the beneficial effects of exercise on proteins supporting brain and heart health were diminished after poor sleep.

Implications for Young Adults

What is particularly concerning is that these changes occurred in young, healthy adults after just a few nights of inadequate sleep. Given the prevalence of poor sleep among adults, with a significant portion of the population working shift schedules that disrupt sleep patterns, these findings have important implications for public health.

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Furthermore, the timing of blood sampling was found to influence protein levels, with variations observed between morning and evening samples, especially under conditions of sleep restriction. This suggests that the impact of sleep on blood biomarkers is not only qualitative but also temporal.

Despite societal pressures to sacrifice sleep for productivity or leisure activities, studies like this serve as a reminder that the body responds to sleep deprivation in a tangible, physiological manner. It is essential to prioritize adequate sleep for overall health and well-being.

Annie Curtis, Professor (Assoc), School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS), RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here.

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