Surprisingly, the researchers did not find increased levels of Alzheimer's markers when they looked
specifically at people with obstructive
sleep apnea, a breathing disorder that's a major disruptor of
sleep and a risk factor
for several other chronic diseases.
The reasoning being that it is made
for those who suffer
specifically from certain
sleep related conditions like narcolepsy or
sleep apnea, which causes them to experience extreme sleepiness or tiredness during the day.