Sleep aids and metabolism
PS: I know I posted this in the supplement forum too - its kinda a mix between a supplement and diet question :) sorry for any hassles to the mods, if you need to delete one pls feel free - Just wasn't sure which was the right forum for this.
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I have a few problems with sleeping - not disorderly type things :) but it does affect me eg. if I wake up to go to the toilet after 5 hours sleep - no getting back to sleep; also getting to sleep could be difficult for me. I wanted to try sleeping aids, in particular melatonin. I know people who used it with great results, and we all know how important sleep is when building up :D
My question is: the reason why we cut out carbs and calories in general at night is since the body's metabolism slows down and thus any excess calories ---> fat! :mad: I wanted to know if any sleep aids like melatonin further slow down the metabolism. If so, does it do so to the extent that requires a further calorie reduction before sleep in order to prevent fat storage??
Thanks!
Re: Sleep aids and metabolism
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Originally posted by xenithon
I wanted to know if any sleep aids like melatonin further slow down the metabolism. If so, does it do so to the extent that requires a further calorie reduction before sleep in order to prevent fat storage??
No, Melatonin should not require a further calorie reduction before sleep. The metabolic rate slows during the process of sleep itself, and the purpose of that slow-down (and the sleep) is to "recharge," for lack of a better term.
The only cautionary note I would give you is that Melatonin can cause a hangover effect in some people (as can any sleep aid). There's no reason not to try it (the usual dose for sleep is 3 tablets of 300 mcg), but I wouldn't do it if you can't leave yourself time to wake up after sufficient sleep and in a leisurely manner.