Intermittent hypoxia, energy expenditure, and visceral adipocyte recovery
ConclusionOur hypothesis that IH would decrease EE was not corroborated. However, IH and normoxic recovery seem to promote severity-dependent enlargement of visceral adipocytes, likely reflecting altered energy preservation mechanisms induced by IH.
Source: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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