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Poor sleep can lead to obesity?
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Yes: For different reasons men and wmone. For men, because lack of adequate sleep results in the release of gherkin, a hormone that stimulates appetite. For women, the lack of sufficient sleep results in release of glp-1, another hormone that controls the sensation of feeling full when eating.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Sure.: Sleep deprivation in the long term has been associated with troubles losing weight.
Answered 11/25/2014
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