Is consuming red meat associated with obstructive sleep apnea? A systematic review

Sujay Dayal1, Nam Huynh1, Lourdes M DelRosso1

  • 1University of California San Francisco, Fresno, USA.

Sleep Medicine Reviews
|September 5, 2024
PubMed
Summary

This review suggests a potential link between red meat consumption and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Further research is needed to confirm if dietary changes can help manage sleep-disordered breathing.

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