Translations:Scheduling overview/15/en
From Polyphasic Sleep Wiki
It is worth noting that younger individuals whose brains and bodies are still developing will need more SWS and REM than adults, which increases their minimum sleep thresholds and makes reducing sleep more difficult. In addition, it has been suggested that NREM2 might have other functions in the development of the brain, and thus cutting it could be potentially problematic.
| Age | Recommended minimum sleep |
|---|---|
| <16 | 7.5 hours |
| 16-18 | 6 hours |
| 18-21 | 5 hours |
| >21 | 4 hours |
It is recommended that one stay above these limits at all times to prevent adverse effects on health. The necessity of vital sleep stages also implies that certain schedules, such as Uberman or Dymaxion, will be unachieveable for most people as its total sleep is below the total vital sleep required for most people.
