How naps affect the metabolism

Dr. Dan Veysvosser, American physiologist, and Alannah DiBona, nutrition specialist, told our Lifehacker.com of American colleagues about the pros and cons of daytime sleep, as well as how it affects the metabolism.

Quite interesting and controversial issue. One side, naps - it's good; On the other hand, during sleep, all processes in the body slows down. It does not hurt naps for those who want to lose weight?

It is not that simple

The first thing to understand that the metabolism can not be fooled a couple of small tricks. Yes, while you sleep, all processes in the body slows down: heart rate, breathing, digestion and more. But the metabolism - it's too complicated mechanism, which will not affect the daily hour of sleep.

The only way to speed up the metabolism - a regular exercise routine.

It is also important to remember that the growth of muscles and burning fat occur mainly during the holidays.

metabolic changes due to daytime sleep immediately disappear

After waking up all the processes are returned to their previous rate. After an afternoon nap is happening even faster. Dr. Veysvosser also notes that a slowing metabolism should not worry people who are

Therefore, the transition from PC to the couch for a little sleep will not slow down your metabolism.

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages of daytime sleep

Dr. DiBona says that worrying about metabolic rate is not necessary, since the benefits of daytime sleep more. It reduces levels of cortisol, which is responsible for a set of subcutaneous fat, and makes you more energetic upon waking.

So do not worry about the shortcomings of daytime sleep - they are almost there, while its merits, on the contrary, will help you to be more energetic and fresh.