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Sleep Debt Consequences

Meaning

Sleep Debt Consequences refer to the measurable, negative physiological and neuroendocrine impairments that systematically accumulate when an individual consistently fails to meet their optimal, individualized requirement for restorative sleep. These consequences manifest as significant dysregulation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis, impaired peripheral glucose metabolism, reduced innate and adaptive immune function, and a pronounced suppression of essential growth hormone and testosterone secretion. Recognizing and aggressively mitigating these consequences is paramount, as chronic sleep deprivation is a potent, non-negotiable driver of accelerated biological aging and increased chronic disease risk.