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Sleep Chemistry

Meaning

Sleep Chemistry describes the precise neuroendocrine and neurotransmitter milieu necessary for initiating, maintaining, and cycling through the distinct stages of restorative sleep, including REM and deep slow-wave sleep. Optimal sleep requires the balanced interplay of GABAergic signaling, appropriate melatonin secretion, and the timely withdrawal of cortisol. Imbalances in these chemical regulators directly translate to fragmented sleep architecture and impaired daytime hormonal function. We evaluate this chemistry to unlock true nightly restoration.