NIH R01 · 2024
Effects of daily low oxygen exposure on weight status, body composition, and metabolic health
Project Summary/Abstract Obesity and associated metabolic conditions are a significant public health burden, costing the U.S. ~$150 billion annually. Obesity is both a disease, affecting 1 in 3 Americans, and a risk factor for other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and 13 forms of cancers. Diet and exercise are the cornerstone of obesity prevention and treatment. However, a considerable number of individuals are non-responsive to existing weight-loss interventions and obesity rates continue to rise. Therefore, non-conventional approaches are needed to supplement current weight-loss strategies. Daily exposure to low-oxygen conditions may aid in current…
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