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Association between adherence to the mediterranean diet, physical activity, and sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS) in a middle-aged population with cardiovascular risk: Insights from the ILERVAS cohort.

Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova. Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism (ODIM) Research Group, IRBLleida. University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Facultat de Ciències de la Salut-Universitat Ramón Llull Blanquerna, Barcelona, Spain. Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova. Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism (ODIM) Research Group, IRBLleida. University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain. Vascular and Renal Translational Research Group, IRBLleida. Red de Investigación Renal, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (RedinRen-ISCIII), Lleida, Spain; Department of Experimental Medicine, IRBLleida, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain. Vascular and Renal Translational Research Group, IRBLleida. Red de Investigación Renal, Instituto de Salud Carlos III (RedinRen-ISCIII), Lleida, Spain. Centre d'Atenció Primària Cappont. Gerència Territorial de Lleida, Institut Català de la Salut. Research Support Unit Lleida, Fundació Institut Universitari per a la recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gorina (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain. Department of Experimental Medicine, IRBLleida, University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain. Respiratory Medicine Department, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Santa María. Group of Translational Research in Respiratory Medicine, IRBLleida. University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain. Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau). Barcelona, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Diabetes y Enfermedades Metabólicas Asociadas (CIBERDEM), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII). Madrid, Spain. Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, University Hospital Arnau de Vilanova. Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism (ODIM) Research Group, IRBLleida. University of Lleida, Lleida, Spain. Electronic address: alecube@gmail.com.

Sleep medicine. 2024;:19-26
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome (SAHS) is a common sleep disorder influenced by factors like age, gender, and obesity. The Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) and physical activity have shown health benefits in lung diseases, but their effects on SAHS remain underexplored. METHODS In a cross-sectional analysis of 678 middle-aged individuals with low-to-moderate cardiovascular risk from the ILERVAS cohort, we assessed adherence to the MedDiet and physical activity levels using validated tools. Sleep parameters, SAHS severity, and excessive daytime sleepiness were evaluated through non-attended cardiorespiratory polygraphy and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. Multinomial logistic regression models were employed to assess the relationship between MedDiet adherence, physical activity, and SAHS severity. RESULTS The prevalence of severe, moderate, and mild SAHS was 15.5%, 23.2% and 36.1%, respectively. We found no significant associations between adherence to the MedDiet, physical activity levels, and the presence or severity of SAHS. However, we noted a significant interaction between MedDiet and physical activity with minimum SpO2 values (p = 0.049). Notably, consuming more than one serving of red meat per day was independently associated with a higher risk of moderate SAHS [OR = 2.65 (1.29-5.44), p = 0.008]. CONCLUSION Individually, MedDiet adherence and physical activity did not show independent correlations with SAHS. However, when considered together, a minimal but significant effect on minimum SpO2 was observed. Additionally, red meat consumption was associated with a moderate risk of SAHS. Further research is necessary to comprehend the intricate connections between lifestyle factors and sleep-breathing disorders, with a focus on personalized approaches for high-risk populations.