![]() This makes it difficult to prescribe an ideal, one-size-fits-all temperature, but that’s not to say that we don’t have our own ideal temperature. While some of us turn down the AC before bed, others prefer to pile on the blankets. You see, everyone’s different, and so is their preferred temperature. However, while this range is inclusive of most adult’s sleeping preferences, it is not necessarily representative of everyone. The recommended sleeping temperature for most adults is between 60 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Given what we now know about the direct connection between temperature and sleep quality, it makes sense to create a sleep environment that positively impacts the amount of REM sleep we get. Basically, when our bodies don’t have to worry about thermoregulation defense, more energy is used for brain functions that peak during our REM sleep cycles. On the upside, Schmidt’s hypothesis tells us that if we can regulate our sleep temperature, we can improve our quality of sleep. ![]() So, although you may be able to fall asleep while cold, it’s unlikely that you’re reaching a state of deep sleep. This means that when our bodies get too cold and require thermoregulation, we lose out on REM sleep. It turns out that, when we reach REM sleep, our bodies lose the ability to maintain its temperature.Īccording to Markus Schmidt’s energy allocation hypothesis of sleep, “mammals have evolved mechanisms to increase REM sleep when the need for defending our body temperature is minimized or, rather, to sacrifice REM sleep when we are cold.” Recent sleep studies have found that there is a significant connection between body temperature and sleep quality. Similar to how an Afloat waterbed conforms to its sleeper’s position, the human body will physically adapt to its environment.
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