22/03/2021
INTERESTING FACT: Why sleeping more can improve your energy levels and brain function.
The main source of energy of your brain is adenosine triphosphate (ATP). In the process of using it, Adenosine is released into the brain, where it builds up over the day. The more you use your brain, the faster the accumulation.
A build up of Adenosine in the brain can make you feel sleepy and will slow your cognition.
The only way to remove it is through deep sleep, where it is flushed out of your brain.
This is one of the reasons why it is crucial to get enough sleep as well as improve the quality of sleep you get each night.