How does Obstructive Sleep Apnea affect cardiovascular health and metabolism?

Reviewed by Yoshinori Abe, MD

Internal Medicine

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can harm the heart and affect how the body uses energy, increasing risks for heart problems and metabolic issues like diabetes.

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Explanation

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition where breathing stops and starts during sleep. This can have serious effects on the heart and how the body uses energy.

Cardiovascular Health

OSA is linked to heart problems. When breathing stops, oxygen levels drop, causing stress on the heart. This can lead to high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease over time.

Metabolic Health

OSA can also affect metabolism. It can mess up how the body uses sugar, increasing the risk for diabetes. OSA might change the body's natural clock, which controls how energy is used, making it harder to stay healthy.

Understanding these effects can help in managing OSA and reducing the risks of heart and metabolic diseases.

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