The Claim

Sleep deprivation is associated with increased energy intake, a heightened preference for calorie-dense foods, and reduced cognitive control over eating impulses, collectively promoting a behavioral pattern that favors excessive caloric consumption.

Source: Kurang Tidur dan Regulasi Nafsu Makan: Tinjauan Mekanisme Hormonal dan Metabolik

What the research says

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In plain English

Not getting enough sleep makes you crave high-calorie foods and weakens your ability to resist those cravings. This combination of increased hunger and lower self-control naturally leads people to eat more calories than they need.

See the scientific wording

The physiological changes resulting from sleep deprivation are associated with increased energy intake, particularly a preference for calorie-dense foods, alongside a measurable weakening of cognitive control over eating impulses. This combination of heightened appetite and reduced self-regulation creates a behavioral pattern that favors excessive caloric consumption.

What the research says

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  1. Study: Kurang Tidur dan Regulasi Nafsu Makan: Tinjauan Mekanisme Hormonal dan Metabolik

    Not getting enough sleep changes your hormones to make you crave high-calorie foods and makes it harder for your brain to resist those cravings, leading to overeating.

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