scholarly journals Focusing on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its Cardiovascular Complications

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-43
Author(s):  
Christopher Papandreou ◽  
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Susheel Patil ◽  
Devon A. Dobrosielski ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Obstructive Sleep

scholarly journals The Crucial Role of Oxygen for Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris D. Meletis ◽  
Kimberly Wilkesa
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acids ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Oxygen Perfusion ◽  
Branched Chain ◽  
Hypoxic State

The human body is dependent upon oxygen for its survival. Yet, various factors such as aging, psychological stress, obstructive sleep apnea, exposure to cigarette smoke, living at high altitude, high-intensity exercise, or a sedentary lifestyle can all lead to a hypoxic state. Hypoxia may be involved in the pathogenesis of a number of disorders including impaired immunity, hormonal imbalances, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, depression, and anxiety. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and massage are two means by which to improve oxygen perfusion. Certain dietary supplements such as Ginkgo biloba, coenzyme Q10, and beetroot juice can increase oxygenation through enhanced blood flow while branched-chain amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids can improve maximum oxygen consumption V̇o2max. Additionally, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D may reduce the incidence of sleep apnea while N-acetyl cysteine may protect against hypoxia injury related to sleep apnea.

scholarly journals Obesity, sympathetic nervous system, and hypertension - are they connected?

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-140
Author(s):  
A. O. Conrady
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sympathetic Hyperactivity ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Apnea Syndrome ◽  
Sympathetic Nervous

All known components of metabolic syndrome are related to sympathetic hyperactivity. Sympathetic overactivity participates in genesis oa obesity-related hypertension. The mechanisms include leptin, insulin, free fatty acids as well as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Drugs inhibiting sympathetic drive are indicated to such patients.

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