Sleep deprivation could negatively affect the health of bone and bone marrow. Rats were used in a study, which had its findings published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine recently.
Sleep-deprived rats had a decreased bone mineral density, which in humans would indicate osteoporosis. Also, the rats that didn’t get enough sleep had less fat in their bone marrow, and double the amount of megakaryocytes (bone marrow cells that produce platelets), compared to the well-rested rats.
Those factors together demonstrate that sleep deprivation affects bone metabolism, and bone marrow composition. Its affect has significant consequences on bone development, aging, healing, repair, and blood differentiation. The findings can help scientists understand the impact of skipping out on sleep and the inability of humans to repair bone damage as we age.
Sleep is restorative for mind, body and soul. This study points out the importance of sleep not only for children as their bones are forming, but also for seniors as their bones weaken. Better sleep helps to insure a better you! Gallery Furniture commends you for working every day to get the best sleep possible!
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