weight gain ↔ obstructive sleep apnea

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Obstructive sleep apnea is linked to weight gain through reduced physical activity caused by sleepiness [1], [2], as well as physiological changes such as increased leptin levels and sympathetic drive [3], with clinical studies confirming that newly diagnosed patients often report recent weight gain [4].

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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Colten HR, Altevogt BM · National Academies Press 4 facts

claimIndividuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) have reduced levels of physical activity, which may be caused by OSA-related sleepiness and contribute to weight gain.

claimThe Wisconsin Sleep Cohort data indicates that individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have reduced levels of physical activity, which may contribute to weight gain.

claimObstructive sleep apnea is associated with increases in leptin levels, sympathetic drive, and weight gain, according to a 2000 study in the American Journal of Physiology—Heart and Circulatory Physiology.

claimPatients with newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea experienced recent weight gain, according to a 1999 study in the Journal of Hypertension.