This week I learned from a sleep expert @UCLA that if we go to sleep 1-2hrs later than usual we get none (zero) of the normal in-sleep bolus of growth hormone that night, regardless if we sleep in. In other words, keeping regular to-sleep times is as important as sleep duration.
Huberman Lab podcast episode with this guest coming soon. But this just felt too important not to share now.
@hubermanlab @UCLA @hubermanlab what do you suggest for shift work, especially fluctuating ones like the ER with 24 hour white light, screens, and a nervous system that doesn’t have an off button?
@hubermanlab @UCLA Seems especially significant for child development. Don’t think most adolescents have regular schedules, I know I didn’t
@hubermanlab @UCLA Any suggestions for night shifters that flip their schedule at least once a week, every week?
@hubermanlab @UCLA How does this work for trying to change your. usual sleep time? Can you move your 'normal' hours and how long does it take your body to adapt (eg wrt to hormones)
@hubermanlab @UCLA Does going to sleep early have a negative effect?