Crying At 7 To 10 Night Help Lose Weight, Myth Or Fact?

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JAKARTA - Crying is often associated with feelings of sadness, stress, or even deep happiness. However, recently claims that crying can help lose weight. Can tears really be a 'tool' to burn fat?

Reported by VOI from the Times of India page on Tuesday, February 4, a report published by AsiaOne claims that crying between 19.00 and 22.00 can help lose weight.

This claim attracts the attention of many people, especially those who are looking for alternative ways to burn fat. However, the latest report confirms that the information is not true.

According to initial reports, when we cry, the body releases the hormone cortisol. This increase in cortisol levels is said to trigger fat burning. In addition, tears that come out due to stress are believed to be able to remove toxic substances from the body, believed to be good for weight loss. This claim is also attributed to research by William Frey, a well-known biochemist.

Before believing these claims, it is important to understand not all tears are the same. There are three types of tears produced by the body:

- Basal tears - Function to maintain moisture in the eyes. - Reflection tears come out due to irritation such as smoke or pollution. - Psychological tears are related to deep emotions and feelings.

In the initial report, it was stated that only psychological tears could help burn fat. However, this claim is still in doubt by experts.

When the body is in a state of rest, the heart muscle burns about 8.5 calories per hour. When a person experiences emotional stress, his heart rate increases, which in theory can increase the number of calories burned. A report from AsiaOne also states that the best time to cry is between 19.00 p.m. to 22.00 p.m., because at that time the effect of cortisol release reached its peak.

However, the latest report confirms that this claim does not have a strong scientific basis. That is, crying may burn a little calories, but it cannot be considered an effective method of losing weight.

If someone cries too often, this can be a sign of depression. One of the common symptoms of depression is reduced appetite, which can cause weight loss. If you experience prolonged sadness accompanied by loss of appetite, you should immediately consult with medical personnel.

So, don't just believe in the claim. Crying can release stress, but it's not a magic solution to lose weight.