Sleep ‘cleans’ the brain of toxins
Study shows brain cells shrink during sleep to open up gaps between neurons, allow fluid to wash brain clean.
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A research study in United States has shown that the brain uses sleep to wash away the waste toxins built up during a hard day’s thinking.
The study showed brain cells shrink during sleep to open up the gaps between neurons and allow fluid to wash the brain clean.
They also suggested that failing to clear away some toxic proteins may play a role in brain disorders.
The research showed that the brain only has limited energy at its disposal and it appears that it must choose between two different functional states – awake and aware or asleep and cleaning up.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Published: 12 Oct 2014