{"id":8277,"date":"2018-07-05T04:33:05","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T09:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumerhealthdigest.com\/blog\/\/?p=8277"},"modified":"2019-08-02T08:21:42","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T13:21:42","slug":"how-much-deep-sleep-do-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumerhealthdigest.com\/blog\/how-much-deep-sleep-do-need.html","title":{"rendered":"How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Deep<\/p>\n

Sleep is a complex phenomenon. You know this, right?<\/h2>\n

While each stage of sleep plays an equally important role, there is one that deserves your attention the most, and that is\u2026<\/p>\n

…deep sleep.<\/p>\n

While it rarely lasts longer than 2 hours, it has the biggest impact on the quality of your rest.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about this sleeping phase and find out how you can maximize its positive influence on your body? <\/p>\n

Read on!<\/p>\n

What Is Deep Sleep?<\/h2>\n

To put it simply, deep sleeping is a phase in which your body and mind are completely disengaged from what is occurring around them in the real world. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so hard to wake people up when they are in this stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe existence of various sleep stages was scientifically proven in the 30\u2019s. Initially, their importance was highly underrated and wasn\u2019t taken into account by regular people. Nowadays, the understanding of each stage allows significantly improving the sleeping patterns and overall health of a person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Deep slumber usually takes place during the first two sleep cycles. After that, its effect is weakened. This means that to get the most out of this stage, you have to fall asleep earlier. If you won\u2019t manage to sleep in this phase for long enough, you\u2019ll feel tired throughout the day and won\u2019t have enough energy.<\/p>\n

Deep sleeping is primarily responsible for reducing your sleep drive, relaxing your muscles, and stabilizing your heart rate. Moreover, it gives your brain a chance to stop thinking and get rid of unneeded stress.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not it:<\/p>\n

You also have to keep in mind that this stage can be further divided into two phases[1]<\/sup><\/a>: non-REM sleep and REM sleep. The second term stands for \u201crapid eye movement\u201d and represents the deepest sleeping experience.<\/p>\n

At this time, your body is practically paralyzed while the brain goes into a hyperactive mode. During this stage, people experience their most vivid and lucid dreams. REM sleep is also important for calming your nerves and cleansing your brain from any negative memories.<\/p>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?<\/h2>\n

The answer to the \u201cHow much deep sleep do you need?\u201d question mostly depends on your age, physical complexion, and some other less important factors. The average number tends to be somewhere between 5 to 9 hours per night. That being said, sleep experts agree that if you feel tired at any point during the day, it means you aren\u2019t spending enough time in the REM phase.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe deep sleeping stage accounts for roughly 45-50% of the overall number. Most people spend about 20-20% in non-REM sleep, and 20-25% in the REM stage[2]<\/sup><\/a> that provides the bulk of the energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the kicker:<\/p>\n

While the figures above are true for a standard person, it isn\u2019t that simple. As you get older, the amount of sleep you require changes. That\u2019s why it\u2019s recommended to adhere to the following numbers:<\/p>\n