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LOSS, AND HEALTH
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About
Sleep Apnea Weight Loss
01.
What is Sleep Apnea?
02. Why does sleep apnea cause weight gain?
03.
Can Treating Sleep Apnea Aid in Weight Loss?
04.
Can sleep apnea be treated with weight loss?


WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?
A dangerous condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterised by breathing pauses during sleep. Your throat muscles relax when you sleep, which might lead to small breathing pauses. Your brain and nerve system wake you up from sleep to remind you to breathe because your body requires oxygen. This means that instead of obtaining the deep, restorative sleep you want, you are frequently woken up for brief periods of time throughout the night.


HERE’S WHY SLEEP APNEA CAN CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN:
Fatigue: One of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea is fatigue and daytime sleepiness.
Increased Appetite and Cravings: Scientific studies have demonstrated that poor sleep patterns, as seen in sleep apnea, can trigger an increase in hunger and cravings for high-carbohydrate foods.
Hormonal Shifts: Sleep apnea can influence the delicate balance of hormones responsible for regulating appetite and metabolism, including insulin, leptin, and ghrelin.


HERE’S WHY SLEEP APNEA CAN CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN:
Insulin: Sleep apnea tends to increase the risk of insulin resistance, a condition closely linked to excess body weight and diabetes.
Leptin: Despite being a hormone typically associated with weight loss, people with sleep apnea often exhibit elevated leptin levels.
Ghrelin: Often referred to as the “hunger hormone,” ghrelin levels are heightened in individuals with sleep apnea.

CAN TREATING SLEEP APNEA AID IN WEIGHT LOSS?
Research suggests that individuals undergoing CPAP therapy for sleep apnea tend to increase their physical activity levels, which can have a meaningful impact on overall health.
CAN SLEEP APNEA BE TREATED WITH WEIGHT LOSS?
Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol and sedatives,can help reduce sleep apnea symptoms. Although these lifestyle changes can make a difference, they are often not enough to completely treat sleep apnea alone.



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