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Can Sleep Apnea Cause Weight Gain?

December 12th, 2024|

“Sleep is the best medicine,” they say. Disrupted sleep, however, can cause trouble in your body in more ways than one. Sleep apnea can also contribute to unexpected weight gain.  Nearly 70% of individuals with sleep apnea are overweight or obese, according to research. Without treatment, shedding those extra pounds becomes a much tougher challenge. How Does Sleep Apnea Lead to Weight Gain? Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) causes repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, throwing the body off balance. Poor sleep from OSA triggers a cascade