Why does sleep loss cause weight gain?

Video content is professionally consulted by Doctor Vo Thi Thuy Trang, Specialist in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vinmec Danang International Hospital

Insomnia not only makes the body tired, the mind lacks alertness but also is one of the causes that directly affect your weight. So what causes the body's sleepless state to gain weight?

There are many people who wonder "does sleep gain weight?" and why “loss of sleep causes weight gain?”. According to Doctor Vo Thi Thuy Trang, Digestive Endoscopy Specialist, Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital, often we all think that rapid weight gain is mainly due to improper eating and living. However, besides, sleep can also make your weight "fluctuate" drastically and in fact, sleep loss and weight gain is a real thing. The reason that insomnia causes weight gain is because: When you lack sleep, appetite hormones will increase; insomnia reduces calories burned; Stress, stress will increase; you crave sweets more becomes the cause of insomnia and weight gain...
In fact, sleep deprivation not only makes weight gain rapidly, in the long run also increases the risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes or stroke...You can reduce these risks by making changes to improve the quality of your sleep. Always remember, a good night's sleep is as important to your weight loss efforts as changing your diet and exercising.