Scientists from Flinders University in Australia found that eating more plant-based foods reduced the likelihood of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea by 19%. results published In the ERJ (European Respiratory Society) Open Research.
Snoring with sleep apnea (or rhonchopathy with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome) is considered a common disease. Uncomplicated (ordinary) snoring does not pose a threat to human health, but complex snoring, accompanied by short-term stops of breathing during sleep, can cause suffocation and oxygen starvation, which negatively affects the condition of the brain and other organs.
In a study of 14,210 volunteers, researchers found that a plant-based diet may protect against complicated snoring. After obtaining information about the participants’ eating habits and health conditions, the scientists found that people whose diets were predominantly plant-based were 19% less likely to suffer from sleep apnea. It was announced that the health benefits were associated with the consumption of vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains and grains, not ultra-processed plant snacks.
Researchers suggested that protection against sleep apnea may be related to the ability of plant-based foods to reduce inflammation in the body and reduce body fat mass. Excess weight is one of the main risk factors for sleep apnea.
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