Q: Do you still go with growth hormone lacking as a significant reason for immune depression (lack of slow wave sleep when it is released). And if so … how come older people often have no deep (N3) sleep and yet I do not think of them as sicker (maybe they are more prone).
Dr. Smith: I definitely believe the lack of growth hormone and deep (slow wave) sleep in general is a major factor in older adults being unable to heal as well from injury. Not that they get sick easier, but when they do get sick or injured, it’s a tougher road back.
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