Sleep Apnea a Cause of Alzheimer’s ?

Brief Moments of Oxygen Deprivation in Our Sleep May Contribute to Alzheimer’s

Dear Friends,

Once again the fact that we should strive to get a good night’s sleep is hammered home and this time with particular interest to those of us with concerns about Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s the snoring that’s at the root of recent concerns. That is because snoring is often caused by Sleep Apnea a condition which can cause several bouts of oxygen deprivation during the course of a sufferer’s night’s sleep.

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Recently reports in the British press have shed some light on Alzheimer’s. As reported, research scientist, Chris Peers quoted recently "We are looking into what happens when oxygen levels in the brain are reduced by a number of factors, from long-term conditions like emphysema and angina, to sudden incidents such as a heart attack, stroke or even head trauma." Peers is one of several research scientists at Leed’s University School of Medicine who appear to be confirming the connection between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Susanne Sorensen, head researcher at the Alzheimer’s Society, said: "The team examined the role of cells that support neurons .This is exciting because rather than focusing on neurons they looked at processes in the brain, which until now have not be researched in so much detail."

It is looking as if the condition behind the snoring we do, Sleep Apnea is interfering with the work of Astrocytes which is to clean up after certain brain processes. Toxins that would be getting removed by the Astrocytes are not being removed efficiently. It is these toxic chemicals which can contribute to Alzheimer’s.

Though bad news for people who snore heavily, these new findings have been welcomed by the Alzheimer’s Society because they shed more light on the workings of the brain and help explain why it is some people develop the disease while others do not.

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If as this newest research suggests oxygen deprivation is a major contributing factor to Alzheimer’s Disease, people who snore in particular should take measures. There will be much more about this contributing to Alzheimer’s coming very soon .