1. Increase in blood pressure.
According to scientists, people who lead a nocturnal lifestyle often prefer unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle. Hypertension develops as a result of overeating sweet, too salty and fatty foods.
Insufficient sleep disrupts the process of 24-hour metabolism in the body, leads to the active production of stress hormones. All these conditions have a negative effect on the work of the heart.
2. Increased risk of heart attacks.
During nighttime wakefulness, biological rhythms are disrupted, and accordingly, many important processes in the body are disrupted. As a result, there is an increased deposition of fat, an increase in blood sugar, and the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques in the blood vessels. These factors increase the risk of angina and other heart diseases.
Constant lack of sleep can activate inflammatory processes. “Free radicals” attack cells, causing atherosclerosis. And this, as is known, is the cause of many problems with the cardiovascular system.
3. Increased risk of stomach ulcer development.
During sleep, the mucous membrane of the stomach synthesizes the largest amount of protein, which has an anti-ulcer effect. After eating, its excretion decreases, so staying awake at night leads to the formation of ulcers.
If a person regularly does not sleep at night, he has an excitation of the nervous system, which is also located in the intestines. In this case, both increased peristalsis and decreased peristalsis may occur in the intestine. This, in turn, can lead to increased acidity in the stomach, changes in the intestinal mucosa, up to the formation of ulcers and gastritis.
4. Weakened immunity.
Staying awake at night reduces resistance to disease. During sleep, neurotransmitters are produced. These are special chemical substances that, like a conductor, make the body work harmoniously. Thus, the immune system needs a lot of sleep. People who sleep well get sick less.
When we rest, T cells sort, organize, and remember information about the pathogens they encountered during the day. As a result, when pathogens re-enter the body, the defense systems recognize them and quickly respond to the invasion by producing antibodies. Thus, sleep increases immunity and helps the body fight viruses and bacteria.
5. The risk of allergies increases.
Studies have shown that the human circadian rhythm is involved in regulating the body’s response to allergens. When the circadian rhythm is disrupted, it can increase the likelihood and severity of allergic reactions. Thus, staying awake at night can lead to the manifestation of allergic reactions to various products.
6. Drowsiness during the day.
It is not a disease, but this condition significantly worsens the quality of life and prevents you from accomplishing your tasks. In this case, taking such drugs as Armod and Waklert can help you. They are known as indirect dopamine receptor agonists, which essentially mean they block the reuptake of the neurotransmitter, known as dopamine, to increase its presence in the brain.
