Ultimately, understanding your body and working with a trusted provider is the best path forward
Additionally, reducing visceral fat can lower the risk of heart disease by promoting heart-healthy eating, controlling hypertension, and encouraging physical activity
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Prioritize sleep (79 hours) and stress management to support adherence and hormonal balance
During deep sleep: Growth hormone secretion peaks, driving tissue repair and muscle recovery The brains glymphatic system clears metabolic waste products, including proteins associated with neurodegeneration Cortisol levels reach their daily minimum, allowing the adrenal system to reset Immune function regenerates Cellular repair mechanisms run at maximum efficiency Most adults spend less time in deep sleep than optimal, and this deficit increases with age, stress, alcohol consumption, and certain medications
But individual responses vary, and monitoring is appropriate