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The effect of CPAP therapy on insulin-like growth factor and cognitive functions in obstructive sleep apnea patients - Kanbay - 2015 - The Clinical Respiratory Journal - Wiley Online Library
Pertinent info (OSAS = obstructive sleep apnea syndrome):
Granted it's one study...but I know some out there wouldn't consider doing anything unless it will potentially lead to gains, so there you are!
Other reasons:
Prevent cardiac remodeling and arrhythmia
Prevent atrial fibrillation
Lower fasted and postprandial (after a meal) glucose
Improve memory and cognition
Possibly decrease cancer risk
Most bodybuilders probably have some degree of sleep apnea--I sure did. Most of us try and optimize our health through all sorts of supplements--but MANY seem in denial about apnea and have an unwillingness to seek treatment. Hopefully that changes.
Pertinent info (OSAS = obstructive sleep apnea syndrome):
In the OSAS group, the baseline MMSE score was 23.5 ± 3.6, and serum IGF-1 level was 79.1 ± 36.1 ng/mL. Both values were significantly lower compared with the control group (mean MMSE score = 28.1 ± 1.4, P = 0.0001; mean serum IGF-1 level = 147.1 ± 49.1 ng/mL, P < 0.0001). Three months after CPAP treatment, OSAS patients showed a significant improvement in MMSE scores (26.5 ± 2.8, P = 0.0001) and serum IGF-1 level (129.1 ± 58.2, P = 0.0001).
Granted it's one study...but I know some out there wouldn't consider doing anything unless it will potentially lead to gains, so there you are!
Other reasons:
Prevent cardiac remodeling and arrhythmia
Prevent atrial fibrillation
Lower fasted and postprandial (after a meal) glucose
Improve memory and cognition
Possibly decrease cancer risk
Most bodybuilders probably have some degree of sleep apnea--I sure did. Most of us try and optimize our health through all sorts of supplements--but MANY seem in denial about apnea and have an unwillingness to seek treatment. Hopefully that changes.
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