Antioxidants 'could help cure snoring'

Researchers may have found a new way to combat the problem of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a disorder which can affect the quality of sleep enjoyed by thousands of people in the UK.

Investigations at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have revealed that antioxidants may be the key to curing the problem, which can often be characterised by snoring.

While pro-oxidants used to treat OSA are now found to make the problem worse by damaging a patient's tissues, antioxidants can reduce this.

Professor Aidan Bradford, who worked on the study, said: "We would suggest that antioxidant therapy might be beneficial in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea by helping to keep the airways open during sleep."

It is thought that eating more fruit and vegetables could help sufferers to receive the antioxidants needed.

Last week, Doctor NDTV reported that people suffering from sleep apnoea may be at an increased risk of developing heart disease.

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