What Causes Polyphagia?

Lack Of Sleep

Sleep deprivation can happen a few different ways and can be from complete or partial lack of sleep. Sleep apnea occurs when an individual stops breathing in their sleep, and the body wakes up to continue breathing. It is usually marked by heavy snoring and gasping for air in one’s sleep. Insomnia is the absence of sleep altogether. Individuals can also become sleep deprived due to a poor quality of sleep. In any of these cases, high-quality sleep is not achieved, and this affects the body’s production of hunger-regulating hormones. Without the proper function of these hormones, individuals are susceptible to polyphagia. Thus, it is crucial to get sufficient sleep, as not only can polyphagia occur, but countless other health issues as well.