Snorers Burn More Calories

People with bedtime snoring and breathing problems may be using up far more calories while they sleep.

Those with the worst sleep apnoea symptoms burned 373 extra calories a day compared with those with only mild symptoms, US researchers found.

Nervous system changes triggered by the condition may be responsible.

The payback comes in the daytime, said a UK specialist, with sleep apnoea sufferers craving food and too sluggish to exercise.

I used to joke that sleep apnoea was free exercise at night - it's nice to have that confirmed
Professor John Stradling
John Radcliffe Hospital

While heavy snoring is a nuisance for partners, it can be a sign of a far more serious problem for the snorer.

Sleep apnoea, in which the airways are partially or completely obstructed during sleep, stops the person getting a good night's rest, making them very sleepy during the day.

It has also been linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.

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