Most adults should aim for 7-9 hours of restorative sleep each night. If you do not get adequate sleep, then it can promote your risk of high cholesterol.
In a study of 2,705 adults, people who slept too little each night were more likely to have high triglycerides and low HDL or “good” cholesterol. However, their LDL or “bad” cholesterol levels weren’t affected by their sleep. The researchers also found that people who slept 8 hours a night had the highest HDL (good cholesterol) numbers.
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