10 Benefits of Sleep
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Sleep Benefit #4: Increased Energy
While this may seem like an obvious benefit of sleep, the relationship between energy and sleep is quite interesting. During sleep, neuronal activity is reduced. Research suggests that as the neuronal activity goes down, there is a surge in ATP levels, which is the energy currency of brain cells.
Therefore, an important function of sleep is related to providing the brain with increased energy stores. After waking up, this energy is used to keep our bodies functioning and ready for whatever life has in store.
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