Sleeping without clothes is a good sign of self-confidence and can promote intimacy with your partner. But did you know that there are other more surprising things that can happen if you decide to sleep naked? Experts say that you can lose weight and this has to do with the low temperature to which the body is exposed when the clothes are removed before bed. According to a study by the US National Institutes of Health, cold temperatures at night increase brown fat (fat that burns more energy) in our body, which speeds up metabolism and thus contributes to weight loss.
We have two main types of fat: white fat and brown fat. White fat is essentially energy storage that occurs when you take in extra calories, brown fat is activated in cold environments, burning energy to maintain body temperature.
Sleeping naked can reduce stress, which also affects weight loss.
You are probably used to sleeping in clothes, but you should know that a low temperature directly affects a quick and better quality sleep. This has to do with the circadian rhythm and the optimal body temperature for sleep. "During the normal human circadian rhythm, sleep occurs when temperatures are falling. This temperature drop begins about two hours before you fall asleep, which coincides with the release of the sleep hormone melatonin," explained Katherine Hall, a sleep psychologist. Cooling your body by sleeping naked helps you fall asleep faster and get better quality sleep.
For those who want to try sleeping without clothes, be sure to shower before bed to avoid soiling the sheets.
Source: Health Digest
