{"id":25696,"date":"2021-08-17T17:01:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-17T17:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=25696"},"modified":"2021-08-17T18:00:29","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T18:00:29","slug":"sleep-and-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/sleep-and-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Quality Sleep Is Essential to Boost Your Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"Sleep<\/a> and the immune system<\/a> are inextricably linked. Here, renowned sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter helps us explore the ties between sleep and immunity.<\/em>\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s a reason why you probably find your eyelids heavy with sleep and you just want to curl up on the couch when you\u2019re sick: Your body needs sleep to ensure your immune system is functioning optimally. But sleep is just as important for making sure your defenses are bolstered at other times, as well.\r\n\r\nHowever, according to a 2016 report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than a third of adults<\/a> sleep less than seven hours a night\u2014the minimum threshold they suggest to avoid greater health risks.\r\n\r\nAside from helping your immune system, high-quality sleep benefits your overall health by:\r\n