What is Endocrinology - Does weight loss occur in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients who use CPAP effectively?
Yes, it does, and reportedly via two different processes. First, people with sleep apnea who receive treatment typically wake up feeling better rested and more energised. Patients with OSA have even been shown to exercise more after starting treatment. Second, treating sleep apnea causes serum leptin, or "satiety hormone," to return to normal levels. Leptin is derived from the Greek word leptos, which means "thin." Leptin is suppressed by sleep loss and untreated sleep apnea, as covered in the following question.
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