Scientists reveal a shocking effects of one night without sleep

A single night of bad sleep can be enough to endanger your immune system, have found researchers, Daily post office reported.

While long -term sleep deprivation has been linked to obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests that even a single restless night can cause harmful inflammation in the body.

Scientists at the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait have discovered that the lacking sleep disturbs the body’s natural defenses, increasing levels of inflammation that can damage the immune system’s response to injury and infection.

During sleep, the body usually experiences a drop in blood pressure and relaxation of blood vessels, both essential for overall health. However, studying monocytes – immunocytes responsible for fighting germs and viruses – the researchers found that this process was disturbed when sleeping.

Dr. Fatema Al-Rashed, an expert immunology and microbiology who led the study, called the findings “important” and warned that sleep deprivation is a gradual issue of public health.

“Developments in technology, prolonged screen time and the displacement of social rules are increasingly disturbed in normal sleep hours,” he said. “This has a profound impact on immune health and general well -being.”

The small -scale study attended five healthy participants over 24 hours, during which they were completely deprived of sleep. The blood samples taken before and after the test showed significant changes in their monocyte profiles.

Specifically, there has been an increase in non-classical monocyte-cells that detect and respond to inflammatory signals. While inflammation is a normal immune response, chronic inflammation can damage healthy tissues and weaken immune defenses.

Writing in the Immunology Newspaper, the researchers emphasized the importance of sleep quality in regulating immune function, especially in people with obesity. They suggested that improving sleep habits could reduce inflammation and enhance overall health.

A second part of the study examined 237 healthy adults, measuring monocyte levels and inflammatory markers. Participants recorded their diet, physical activity and sleep habits for a week, while wearing accelerometers to monitor movement.

The results revealed that those who were overweight or obese had poorer sleep quality and higher levels of inflammation. Of the 38 inflammatory markers tested, 13 were significantly amended to overweight participants compared to those with healthy weight.

Researchers hope that future studies will investigate why sleep deprivation affects the immune system and how interventions could reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

The findings come amid concerns about UK sleep health. A recent study by the Sleep Charity found that one in six Britons are suffering from insomnia, but 65 % never seek help.

While bad sleep has been linked to situations such as cancer, stroke and infertility, experts advise that occasional night awakening does not necessarily show insomnia. The factors that contribute to stress, caffeine, alcohol, transformation and jet delay.

For those who are struggling with sleep, experts recommend maintaining a consistent sleeping routine, preserving naturally during the day and creating a restflure housing without noise and light screens.