Why Do We Want to Eat When We Are Tired? The Hormonal Link
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According to a meta-analysis from King's College London, sleep-deprived individuals consume an average of 385 extra kilocalories per day, which often translates into an increased desire to eat when we are tired. This phenomenon is not a lack of willpower, but rather a complex biological response driven by hormonal and neurological changes in the body.