Effects of a palaeolithic diet on obstructive sleep apnoea occurring in females who are overweight after menopause-a randomised controlled trial.

Karl A Franklin, Eva Lindberg, Johan Svensson, Christel Larsson, Bernt Lindahl, Caroline Mellberg, Carin Sahlin, Tommy Olsson, Mats Ryberg

October 2022

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions reflect a balanced curiosity and acknowledgment of the study's findings, with phrases like 'significantly more weight loss' and 'reduction in sleep apnoea severity' indicating recognition of its significance. The tone is factual yet slightly optimistic, emphasizing the potential benefits of the diet for postmenopausal women, which supports moderate agreement and impact assessments.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most contributions show general support or acknowledgment of the study’s findings, indicating agreement with the positive implications of the diet on sleep apnoea.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Discussions reflect a moderate level of interest, with some participants seeking more details and exploring implications, but many simply acknowledging the study.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Comments include mentions of specific results like weight loss and sleep quality, demonstrating a decent level of engagement.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest that the study may influence dietary and health considerations, but the overall impact remains moderate due to limited depth in responses.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Research focused on the impact of a palaeolithic diet on sleep apnoea in overweight postmenopausal women.
  • Seventy women participated in a 2-year study, with one group following a palaeolithic diet and the other a low-fat control diet.
  • Results showed that the palaeolithic diet led to significantly more weight loss (7.2 kg vs. 3.9 kg), which was linked to a reduction in sleep apnoea severity, though daytime sleepiness remained unchanged.
  • To achieve a noticeable improvement in sleep apnoea, participants needed to lose at least 8 kg, highlighting the importance of weight loss in managing this condition.