British scientists have destroyed the age-old stereotype that couch potatoes who prefer to sleep more than six hours a day are prone to obesity. Studies have shown that sleeping for six hours or less leads to a metabolic disorder and provokes an increase in body weight, according to the Internet edition for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net Physiologists conducted a large-scale experiment involving two thousand volunteers of different age and sex. The whole complex of body functions that affect metabolism was studied, and the results of the analysis were correlated with the duration of a night's sleep, diet and average weight.. At the same time, for two years, the participants in the experiment kept detailed diaries about their lifestyle, after which all were taken the appropriate tests..

Studies have shown that people who sleep less than seven hours a night are more prone to obesity. This applies to adults. Sleep deprivation lowers high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

Contrary to popular belief, this type of cholesterol does not harm the body, but removes fats from the circulatory system, which are then deposited in the tissues.. In addition, it prevents the risk of cardiac diseases.. According to scientists, an adult should sleep at least seven to nine hours..

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