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A growing trend in the fitness world may be affecting how well young people sleep. New research from the University of Toronto showed that teenagers and young adults who use pre-workout supplements are far more likely to get extremely short amounts of sleep.
The study, published recently and reported by Science Daily, analyzed data from the Canadian Study of Adolescent Behaviors.
Researchers found that people between the ages of 16 and 30 who used pre-workout supplements within the past year were more than twice as likely to sleep five hours or less per night compared with those who did not use these products. Health experts generally recommend around eight hours of sleep each night for people in this age group.
Pre-workout supplements are widely marketed as products that improve exercise performance and boost energy before workouts. Popular brands such as Bang!, Jack3D, and C4 are commonly used by young fitness enthusiasts. However, researchers said many of these supplements contain high levels of caffeine and other stimulant-like ingredients that can interfere with sleep.
According to the research team, some pre-workout products contain between 90 milligrams and more than 350 milligrams of caffeine in a single serving. By comparison, a typical can of cola has about 35 milligrams of caffeine, while a standard cup of coffee contains roughly 100 milligrams.
As per health guidelines, adolescents should sleep between eight and ten hours each night, while young adults are advised to get seven to nine hours of sleep. Researchers warned that insufficient sleep during these years can affect mental health, physical development, and academic performance.
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