{"id":6111,"date":"2023-06-13T09:28:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T09:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2023-07-06T09:54:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T09:54:37","slug":"not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Not getting enough sleep? Know the lack of sleep side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our super-fast life comes with a handful of responsibilities &#8211; managing work timelines, everyday errands, family commitments and more. So, to juggle it all, there\u2019s an essential aspect of our health which is often sacrificed, our sleep. Good sleep is central to overall health. It lets the body restore itself, leaving you refreshed when you wake up. On the other hand, there can be many lack of sleep side effects that can take a toll on both mental and physical health.&nbsp; <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#How_does_sleep_affect_your_health\" >How does sleep affect your health?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#1_Weight_gain\" >1. Weight gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#2_Heart_problems\" >2. Heart problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#3_Poor_cognition\" >3. Poor cognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#4_Weakened_immunity\" >4. Weakened immunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#5_Mood_swings\" >5. Mood swings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/not-getting-enough-sleep-know-the-lack-of-sleep-side-effects\/#Now_the_big_question_is_how_to_sleep_better_at_night\" >Now, the big question is how to sleep better at night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_sleep_affect_your_health\"><\/span>How does sleep affect your health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends sleeping for about 7 to 9 hours a night. It&#8217;s quite a surprise that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-lifestyle\/sleep\/how-sleep-affects-health-infographic\" rel=\"nofollow\">1 in 3 adults do not get adequate sleep<\/a>. The fact is you just cannot function at your best, if you are underslept or tired. Sleep enables you to think better, react faster and focus more. These are a few lack of sleep side effects &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Weight_gain\"><\/span>1. Weight gain <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the sleep deprivation effects is weight gain. Basically, the chemicals that send signals to the body that you are full, tend to go off balance because of insufficient sleep. That is why, despite having enough to eat, your hunger pangs rise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain.jpg\" alt=\"Weight gain\" class=\"wp-image-6141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Heart_problems\"><\/span>2. Heart problems <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep deprivation may lead to increased blood pressure and higher levels of chemicals linked to inflammation, both of which play a major role in heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Poor_cognition\"><\/span>3. Poor cognition <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another common late night sleep side effects is poor cognition. Those who do not sleep well find it really hard to focus, fulfill their tasks, solve problems and are even prone to make more errors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Weakened_immunity\"><\/span>4. Weakened immunity <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Science says sleep deprivation affects the body\u2019s immune response&nbsp; to viruses and other harmful infections. Thus, you are likely to fall sick more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Weak-immunity.jpg\" alt=\"Weak immunity \" class=\"wp-image-6143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Weak-immunity.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Weak-immunity-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Weak-immunity-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Mood_swings\"><\/span>5. Mood swings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have been moody, easily irritable, overwhelmed or temperamental, these could be less sleep side effects.&nbsp; In fact, improper sleep can be a causative factor behind stress or depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Now_the_big_question_is_how_to_sleep_better_at_night\"><\/span>Now, the big question is how to sleep better at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get the most out of the restorative benefits of sleep, it is imperative to sleep well every night.&nbsp; You can simply start by making changes in your diet and lifestyle. The following ways can be of great help in improving sleep quality &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stay consistent with your bedtime, go to bed at the same time each night<\/li><li>Set the right bedroom environment, which should be quiet, dark and relaxing<\/li><li>Keep electronic devices like your phone, laptop away from your bed<\/li><li>Eat light at night<\/li><li>Avoid taking caffeine before bedtime<\/li><li>Indulge yourself in some physical activity everyday, so that you can fall asleep more easily&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, certain supplements can also be beneficial. So, we want to bring to you nothing less than something that is proven to improve sleep quality &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-ashwagandha\/SP-68029?navKey=VRNT\">TrueBasics Ashwagandha<\/a>. Scientifically formulated with one of the world\u2019s best adaptogen, KSM-66 Ashwagandha, this supplement is proven to significantly improve sleep quality. Moreover, it helps in reducing stress and promoting calmness in the mind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ashwagandha-1.png\" alt=\"Ashwagandha \" class=\"wp-image-6147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ashwagandha-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ashwagandha-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Ashwagandha-1-768x450.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So getting enough sleep is one of the best ways to make every day of your life enjoyable and productive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our super-fast life comes with a handful of responsibilities &#8211; managing work timelines, everyday errands, family commitments and more. 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