Less Salt Intake Means Less Snoring At Night?

If you have been suffering gravely at night from hearing your partner snore loud in bed, then one of the things you can tell your spouse to do is lessen the salt intake in their diet. A group of Brazilian researchers discovered that sleep apnea can be connected with too much salt intake, MSN reported.

In Britain, there is one in every 20 people who suffers from this disorder which includes the person's breathing to stop as the throat somehow closes in repetition. This then can cause heavy sounds of snore and severe fatigue at daytime. The problem is many people do not actually know they snore until their partner tells them so.

According to the researchers' discovery, all that extra salt gathers up much fluid and this in return can shift to the neck portion of the sleeper as he lies down. This can limit the airways on the upper part and result to apnea. Medical doctors have also found out that obesity is one of the primary factors that cause this disorder.

Remember that salty diets can also lead to hypertension or the rise in blood pressure. Recent studies also show that those suffering from sleep apnea can also most likely suffer from a cardiovascular disease, according to HuffingtonPost UK.

As for treatment, different countries offer different ways to treat the disorder. One of the main tips you will surely get when you search for it online is maintaining a healthy diet and try sleeping on your side than flat on your back. You may also want to cut down on your alcohol intake at night and lessen your vices like smoking as it can affect your nasal passages.

So the next time that you want to enjoy a peaceful and quiet sleep with your partner, stop him or her from taking those salty chips as midnight snack. Unless you want to stay up and awake all night.