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Sleep Dependency Quantification

Meaning

Sleep Dependency Quantification is the clinical and physiological assessment of an individual’s precise, specific need for restorative sleep, extending beyond a simple measurement of total duration to evaluate the functional impact of sleep quality on key health and performance metrics. This quantification rigorously evaluates the relationship between the measured sleep architecture—specifically the time spent in the crucial deep or REM sleep stages—and the subsequent next-day cognitive, metabolic, and hormonal outcomes. The goal is to objectively personalize sleep recommendations, ensuring an individual receives the minimum effective dose of restorative sleep for optimal health.