He explained in a recent YouTube video the actual causes of your waking up at this precise moment as well as what you may do to have a good night’s sleep.

Dr. Berg claims that the body’s circadian rhythm regulates the release of cortisol, a stress hormone that aids in sleep regulation.

“What’s unique about 2:00AM is something called the Circadian Rhythm with cortisol,” he explains.

At 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM, respectively, cortisol levels should ideally be at their lowest and greatest points.

However, your body could not be following this typical pattern if you’re waking up in the middle of the night, which could result in an excessively high cortisol level when it should be low.

Dr. Berg personally experienced this, revealing, “I was most awake at