We aimed to explore the connection between Vitamin D levels and excessive daytime sleepiness in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this study, we analyzed serum Vitamin D levels in a group of newly diagnosed OSA patients, dividing them into two categories: those who experienced excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and those who did not.
Our findings indicated that patients with EDS had significantly lower levels of Vitamin D compared to their non-somnolent counterparts. The study showed that lower Vitamin D levels correlated with higher apnea-hypopnea indices (AHI) and lower oxyhemoglobin saturation during sleep. This suggests that sleep-related hypoxia may impact Vitamin D status and contribute to sleepiness.
Moreover, our analysis indicated that lower Vitamin D levels were independent predictors of EDS. This further emphasizes the potential role of Vitamin D in managing sleep quality for these patients. In summary, our study highlights an important association between Vitamin D levels and daytime sleepiness in people with sleep apnea, suggesting that improving Vitamin D status could be beneficial for managing EDS in these individuals.
Improved sleep quality
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In what way was the effect expressed: the child became noticeably calmer, less blushed and strained, and most importantly, the quality of sleep improved (oh God, not to jinx it). I began to sleep for 4.5 hours, waking without feeding, before sleeping for another 3 hours, then feeding again and sleeping for another 2.5 hours. As a result, we wake up at 10 o'clock in the morning. It's fantastic! Considering that with the older ones, mornings started at 6.