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I stay up till 3am but still i get a sleep of 7-8 hours everyday. can it cause any gene alteration or liver problems ? feeling worried :'(

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

No: A person's genes and liver will not change merely because he goes to bed at 3:00 a.m. and/or he gets 7-8 hours of sleep. However, one's sleep schedule should match one's school or work schedule.

Answered 11/1/2016

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A member asked:

I stay up till 3am but still i get a sleep of 7-8 hours everyday. can it cause any gene alteration or liver problems ? feeling worried :'(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

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