Sleep Deprivation: The Metabolic & Hormonal Cost of Poor Sleep

About this episode

This episode discusses the detrimental effects of poor sleep on metabolism and hormones, emphasizing its impact on testosterone and insulin resistance.

Poor sleep is silently destroying your body, and most people have zero idea it's happening every single night. ► Nuropod Vagus Nerve Stimulator (10% off auto-applied): https://www.liveleantv.com/nuropod It tanks your testosterone, wrecks your metabolism, increases insulin resistance by up to a third, and hijacks your hunger hormones making fat loss nearly impossible. In this video, I break down the real metabolic and hormonal cost of poor sleep, backed by science, and explained in plain English. If you're a busy dad in your 30s or 40s trying to stay lean, strong, and healthy for the long haul, this one is essential watching. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Poor Sleep Is Destroying Your Body 00:47 One Bad Night Of Sleep Makes You Weaker 01:25 Poor Sleep Tanks Your Testosterone 01:49 Sleep Deprivation Causes Insulin Resistance 02:37 Why You're Starving After Bad Sleep 03:18 Nuropod Vagus Nerve Stimulator Review 05:07 You Need More Sleep Than You Think 05:48 Poor Sleep Leads to Type 2 Diabetes ► Free 7 Day Trial To My Workout App: https://www.liveleantv.com ► Live Lean Body Quiz: https://www.liveleantv.com/quiz ► Free 7 Day Meal Plan And Recipes: https://www.liveleantv.com/free-stuff Subscribe…

People in this episode

Host: Brad Gouthro

Topics covered

• sleep deprivation
• metabolism
• hormones
• testosterone
• insulin resistance
• fat loss

Keywords

• sleep deprivation
• metabolic cost
• hormonal cost
• testosterone
• insulin resistance
• fat loss
• health

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