Memory and Sleep Apnea: Brain Injuries Result From Apnea Leading to Impaired Memory

Researchers have recently discovered that sleep apnea patients may be facing serious brain injuries as a result of their constantly disrupted sleep. Other health problems, such as heart disease and stroke, have also been linked to sleep apnea. Recent studies have shown that the brain is also suffering as a result of sleep apnea. It is the lack of oxygen going to the brain during the apnea episode that is causing the most damage. The brain cells of people suffering from sleep apnea are showing the same signs of reduction that is often found with alcoholics and people who have Alzheimer’s disease.

In order to help prevent the loss of oxygen to the brain, sleep apnea patients can wear specialized equipment during sleep that will help maintain oxygen and blood flow. Doctors are also recommending that sleep apnea sufferers take vitamin B1 which is helpful in putting glucose into cells which can help them heal after suffering due to the lack of oxygen. If you feel that you may be suffering from sleep apnea, you need to talk to your physician as soon as possible. Sleep apneas effects are experienced throughout the entire body and can become increasingly dangerous if left untreated.