Health Disclaimer
Effective Date: February 2026
Educational Purpose Only
Somira provides educational content about sleep physiology and energy homeostasis. This site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, or medical care.
Not Medical or Professional Advice
Content on this site:
- Does not constitute medical advice
- Is not a medical diagnosis or assessment
- Is not a treatment plan or therapeutic recommendation
- Is not nutritional or dietary guidance
- Is not a sleep optimisation programme
- Does not replace professional healthcare consultation
If you have health concerns—including sleep problems, metabolic concerns, weight changes, or any medical condition—consult a qualified healthcare professional (physician, sleep specialist, registered dietitian, or appropriate specialist) who can assess your individual circumstances.
Individual Variability
Sleep needs, metabolic responses, and health outcomes vary substantially across individuals due to:
- Genetic factors and family history
- Age and developmental stage
- Baseline metabolic health and body composition
- Medical conditions and medications
- Lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, stress)
- Sleep disorders or sleep disturbances
- Individual phenotype and metabolic flexibility
Population-level findings presented on this site describe average patterns. Your individual response may differ substantially. Do not assume that information applying to average populations applies to your personal circumstances.
No Promises or Guarantees
This site makes no promises or guarantees regarding:
- Outcomes or results of any approach
- Weight change, loss, or gain
- Energy levels or fatigue improvement
- Appetite changes or hunger regulation
- Sleep quality improvement
- Metabolic changes of any kind
- Prevention or treatment of any condition
Individual responses to sleep changes, lifestyle adjustments, or any intervention vary widely and cannot be predicted reliably from population-level data.
Experimental Research Context
Research findings presented on this site come from controlled experimental studies, observational research, and published meta-analyses. While rigorous, experimental findings:
- Are conducted in controlled settings that may not reflect real-world complexity
- Often involve selected participant populations
- Demonstrate group-level averages, not individual outcomes
- May have methodological limitations or confounding factors
- Require replication and may be overturned by future research
Translating experimental findings to individual circumstances requires professional assessment.
Causal Claims and Associations
This site distinguishes between:
- Mechanistic pathways: Physiological mechanisms by which sleep influences metabolic processes (supported by experimental evidence)
- Observational associations: Correlations between sleep variables and health outcomes in population studies (do not prove causation)
- Causal claims: Statements that sleep changes will produce specific outcomes (avoided unless experimental evidence is compelling)
Causal understanding requires controlled experiments, which are limited in scope. Real-world weight change, metabolic health, or other outcomes depend on multiple interacting factors beyond sleep alone.
When to Seek Professional Help
Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you experience:
- Persistent sleep problems (insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, irregular sleep-wake patterns)
- Suspected sleep disorder (sleep apnoea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, etc.)
- Significant changes in appetite, hunger, or eating patterns
- Unexplained weight changes
- Fatigue or low energy affecting daily function
- Concerns about metabolism or metabolic health
- Diabetes, pre-diabetes, or glucose control concerns
- Any health symptom requiring diagnosis or treatment
Sleep Specialists and Resources
If you have sleep concerns, qualified sleep medicine specialists, sleep physicians, or certified sleep coaches can provide individualised assessment and guidance. In the United Kingdom, sleep medicine services are typically accessed through general practitioners or NHS sleep clinics.
No Liability
Somira is not liable for:
- Health outcomes or complications
- Decisions made based on site information
- Misinterpretation of content
- Delayed medical diagnosis or treatment (if someone relies on site information instead of seeking professional help)
- Any harm resulting from use or misuse of site content
Continually Evolving Science
Scientific understanding of sleep, metabolism, and their interactions continues to evolve. Information presented reflects current understanding but may be updated as research advances. Information provided does not represent final or complete understanding of these complex physiological processes.
Questions or Concerns
If you have concerns about content or its applicability to your situation, contact a healthcare professional or reach out to Somira:
Somira
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
CB4 1NU, United Kingdom
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