- One of the key factors determining the quality of your sleep is your cortisol rhythm.
- Cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, is involved in many body functions, including muscle contraction, heart function and fat metabolism. It’s also the hormone released when you’re under stress.
- Elevated nighttime cortisol levels lead to poor-quality REM sleep, leaving you feeling fatigued.
- Supporting the adrenal glands—the producers of cortisol—through nutrition can help manage high cortisol levels, which can lead to better sleep. Vitamin B6, vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and vitamin C all contribute to proper adrenal function; these same nutrients are often depleted during stress.
- Eating low glycemic index foods like fish, poultry, eggs and vegetables, while minimizing sugars and refined grains, can keep cortisol levels low and improve sleep.
- Eating low glycemic index foods can also reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
*Any weight loss or health testimonials presented here are applicable to the individuals depicted and are not a guarantee of your weight loss nor are they typical. Herbalife products can be a healthy part of your weight loss program, which includes diet and exercise.
An extensive questionnaire generated responses from more than 200 U.S. Herbalife Independent Distributors about their weight-loss programs and results. They reported weight loss ranging from 4 pounds to 167 pounds and a reduced body mass index (BMI) of 1.5 points to 24.1 points, suggesting that consumption of Herbalife® products is associated with weight loss and improvement in BMI in those ranges.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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