The professor said: "Scientific studies have shown what happens if a person does not get enough sleep or sleeps shallowly, which are two different things. A person can sleep fewer hours, but must get good deep sleep, preferably lasting two hours each night."
He pointed out that the deep sleep stage can be tracked using smartwatches or fitness trackers, because the body regenerates and repairs itself at night at the cellular level. During this stage, growth hormone is produced, along with other hormones responsible for regeneration.
Professor Moskalov warns that regular sleep deprivation or shallow sleep accelerates, over time, the wear and tear and deterioration of the entire body.
He explained that high blood sugar and underlying inflammation also contribute to accelerated aging. He said, "The risk of developing chronic diseases increases if the C-reactive protein (CRP) level is above 2, which indicates the inflammatory type of aging." He emphasized that a high CRP level can lead to future cardiovascular problems, while a value below 0.5 is optimal.
He added that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is another important indicator, as it suggests the presence of prediabetes. This type of aging is linked to the glucose reaction in the blood, where sugar causes the body's protein structure to become more rigid, and this process is irreversible.
