Michael Greger: Friday Favorites: The Effect of Sleep on Weight Loss
M Michael Greger Video Summary · April 3, 2026 View Full Protocol → Key Takeaways Prioritize 7-8 hours of sleep nightly to avoid overeating (180-560 extra calories/day) and cravings for fatty/sugary foods. Even small sleep deficits matter: Losing just 1 hour of sleep nightly leads to losing 80% lean mass (not fat) during weight loss….
