Not getting enough sleep? Your vascular cells may be drowning in oxidants, says study

• Chronic mild sleep deprivation increases the presence of damaging oxidants in vascular cells.
• Cells under sleep restriction fail to activate necessary antioxidant responses, leading to cellular inflammation and dysfunction.
• This condition contributes to the early development of cardiovascular disease.
• The study provides direct evidence linking consistent minor sleep deficits to heart disease, stressing the importance of 7-8 hours of sleep nightly.