Sleep apnea, brain fog and chronic inflammation: has keto helped anyone else?
Hello all,
For several years now I've been dealing with sleep apnea, which led to weight gain, along with a noticeable decline in my cognitive performance. I don't think the weight was the original cause, since both problems started when I wasn't overweight, but they've since fed each other in a vicious cycle.
My best guess for the root cause is chronic inflammation. I've had allergies and sinus/breathing problems since childhood.
While researching, the one approach I kept seeing for all three issues was the keto diet. Quite a few people report that it reduced their inflammation, improved their sleep apnea, or sharpened their thinking.
Has anyone here been in a similar situation? If so:
What exactly did you do?
How long did it take before you noticed improvements?
Did anything help along the way, such as particular supplements?
Thanks in advance for any experiences you can share.
Disclaimer: I've already gone the medical route. I've seen several ENTs and sleep doctors, and I'm on CPAP. The problem is that my AHI won't drop below 10 unless the pressure is really high, and that high pressure inflames my sinuses further.