Sleep Apnoea Associated With Shorter Leukocyte Telomere Length

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

aging manRecent research undertaken by Dr. Katri Savolainen of the University of Helsinki adds to previous studies which associate sleep apnoea with aging and aging related disorders. Previous studies have associate sleep apnoea with aging through rising levels of oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and sympathetic activity.

The research report from Finland indicates that sleep apnoea levels that warrant hospitalization are associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length (LTL) which is a sign of accelerated aging. The report continues further saying that older age was associated with shorter LTL whereas Men also had shorter LTL than women did. Sleep apnoea patients are hence at higher risk for effects and diseases caused by short telomeres.

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