Late Night vs 8 Hours Sleep | What Actually Happens Inside Your Body

Описание: Late Night vs 8 Hours Sleep | What Actually Happens Inside Your Body 😱

The Night Shift: Why Your Body Needs to Shutdown | Dr. Elara Ashford

We often sacrifice sleep for screen time, thinking we can catch up later. But the visual comparison above illustrates the biological chaos caused by staying awake versus the deep restoration of a full night's rest.

📱 THE BLUE LIGHT TRAP (Late Night Awake)
When you stare at a phone at night, the blue light tricks your brain into thinking it's daytime.
Melatonin Block: This suppresses Melatonin (the sleep hormone), keeping your brain wired and alert.
Cortisol Spike: The stress hormone Cortisol rises, keeping your body in "Fight or Flight" mode. This prevents muscle repair and stores stress as visceral fat.

💤 THE BRAIN WASH (8-9 Hours Sleep)
During deep sleep, a miraculous process called the "Glymphatic System" activates.
Detox: Your brain cells literally shrink by 60% to allow fluid to wash away toxic proteins (like Beta-Amyloid) that build up during the day. This is the "Brain Wash" that clears fog and protects memory.
Repair: Growth Hormone is released, repairing tissues and building muscle while you dream.

Sleep is not a luxury; it is your body's nightly maintenance crew.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. If you have chronic insomnia, consult a sleep specialist.

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