Mental Health and Wellness

The Role of Sleep in Muscle Recovery and Growth: Why You Need to Prioritize Rest

At a Glance A single night of sleep deprivation measurably hurts muscle recovery: research found it cuts post-meal muscle protein synthesis by about 18%, raises cortisol by 21%, and drops testosterone by 22%. This isn’t a vague “sleep is important” claim — it’s a real, specific finding. Growth hormone release is heavily concentrated around deep

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