Recent American research reveals: US study highlights: - Inadequate sleep can lead to weaker bones.
Prof. Christine Swanson from the University of Colorado highlights that some patients with osteoporosis have no explanation for it. She stresses the importance of discovering new risk factors and considering which aspects of our lives change during our lifetime. Sleep is one such factor.
Interestingly, our bone cells contain genes that control our internal clock. These genes affect the formation of bones and release specific substances into the blood. By tracking these markers, we can determine how much bone is being turned over at any given moment.
In a recent study, Swanson and her colleagues explored the connection between bone turnover and sleep restrictions. The participants lived in a highly controlled environment without any time reference. They followed a 28-hour schedule rather than a standard 24-hour day, which led to reduced sleep time.
The research team observed the participants' bone turnover markers at the start and end of the study. They found significant adverse effects on bone turnover in both men and women due to the sleep disruption.
This included a decrease in bone formation markers, which was more pronounced in younger individuals compared to older ones.
If someone forms less bone, it could lead to bone loss, osteoporosis, and a higher risk of fractures in the long term.
Prof. Swanson sums up, stating that gender and age are crucial factors, as younger women may be more vulnerable to the negative impacts of poor sleep on their bone health.
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Source: symclub.org
