"Snore No More: How Eating Plant-Based Could Improve Your Sleep and Health"

"Snore No More: How Eating Plant-Based Could Improve Your Sleep and Health"
A recent study suggests that adopting a plant-based diet can potentially reduce snoring and prevent obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The research, published in ERJ Open Research, indicates that individuals who consume plant-based foods are 19% less likely to suffer from OSA compared to those with different dietary habits.
The study also highlights that unhealthy eating patterns, characterized by high consumption of carbohydrates, sugary drinks, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods, increase the risk of OSA. OSA is a common sleep-related breathing disorder where patients experience repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to relaxed throat muscles blocking the airway, often indicated by snoring.
Plant-based diets, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts, offer various health benefits. They are believed to reduce inflammation, neutralize free radicals, and decrease oxidative stress, which are factors contributing to OSA. Additionally, these diets help manage obesity, another risk factor for OSA, by promoting healthier food choices and potentially reducing airway obstruction, leading to easier breathing during sleep.