Sleep Isn’t Just Rest – It’s Hormonal Repair
In 2025, we know more than ever that poor sleep disruptshormones, from testosterone to cortisol, affecting your mood, weight, andlibido.
How Sleep Affects Hormones:
- Testosterone: Produced during deep sleep; poor sleep = low T.
- Cortisol: Rises when sleep is poor, leading to weightgain.
- GrowthHormone:Released during sleep to repair muscles and tissues.
- Insulin: Poor sleep = insulin resistance = higher riskof weight gain and diabetes.
How to Improve Sleep:
- Consistent Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time.
- NoScreens Before Bed: Blue light blocks melatonin.
- Mindfulness: Meditation reduces cortisol at night.
KeyStudy:
- SleepMedicine 2024: 5hours of sleep/night led to 20% lower testosterone in men vs 8 hours
- Harvard Health 2023:Women with poor sleep had more symptoms of hormone imbalance, including fatigueand mood swings
Why Choose DirectCare AI?
Wehelp you optimize hormones – and that starts with better sleep. Our teamprovides sleep-focused hormone support, including TRT, HRT, and lifestylecoaching