7 Surprising Supplements to Help Sleep Apnea

In this video, I’ll describe 7 surprising natural supplements with supporting published results that may help to improve your sleep apnea, and ultimately, your sleep.

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✅ Timeline:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 5 basic steps to try before using supplements
02:12 1. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
03:45 2. Vitamin C
04:30 3. Acetate
06:18 4. Omega-3 fatty acids
07:29 5. Melatonin
07:52 6. Vitamin D
08:46 7. Vinegar

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✅ LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED

How To Unstuff Your Stuffy Nose E-book

Melatonin's Surprising Health Benefit - Not Related To Sleep

Anti-Oxidant Treatment in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome

Evaluation of oxidative stress markers in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and additional antioxidant therapy: a review article

Antioxidant nutrient intake and supplements as potential moderators of cognitive decline and cardiovascular disease in obstructive sleep apnea

Antioxidants inhibit the inflammatory and apoptotic processes in an intermittent hypoxia model of sleep apnea

Antioxidant Vitamin C Improves Endothelial Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Acetate Supplementation Prevent Hypertension in a Model of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Acetate)

The microbiome in obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea and inflammation – getting a good night’s sleep with omega-3 supplementation

Membrane Level of Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid Is Associated with Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Focusing on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and its Cardiovascular Complications

The omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), prevents the damaging effects of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha during murine skeletal muscle cell differentiation

Melatonin Secretion and Excretion in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Diurnal and nocturnal serum melatonin concentrations after treatment with continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment Increases
Serum Vitamin D Levels in Male Patients with Obstructive
Sleep Apnea

Vitamin D and Sleep Apnea: Beyond a Simple Association

25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure treatment: a brief review

The effects of vitamin D supplemantation on prognosis in patients with mildobstructive sleep apnea syndrome

The effect of apple cider vinegar in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis

Vinegar Ingestion at Bedtime Moderates Waking Glucose Concentrations in Adults With Well-Controlled Type 2 Diabetes

Stress and the Gut

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✅ DISCLAIMER

This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your doctor first before making any changes to your health, exercise, nutrition, or dietary regimen.

[icandivideos]

NAC 600mg 3x day 30 days
Vitamin C
Acetate (in probiotics)
Omega 3
Melatonin 1-2 hrs before sleep
Vitamin D
Vinegar ACV or plain vinegar 1 TBS in water 2xday 12 weeks

[MaggieMiller]

I lost 90 pounds and my sleep apnea disappeared. I believe there are various causes. Thanks for giving us another tool.

[RashmiParmar-zc]

Thanks for added natural way to help patients suffering from OSA

[gondwana]

I have had chronic sinusitis for decades, leading to a chronic cough and thick sticky mucus. No doctor has been able to help and generally prescribed steroids which I reacted badly to because of the anticholinergic effects, i.e. mind fog and dizziness. But something did help finally: nasal rinse with saline + betadine + vinegar. I believe I have had a chronic infection of some sort, probably both bacterial and fungal. This type of rinse has been a great relief and has substantially decreased but not eliminated all my symptoms.

[jamesdickson]

Great information for alternative ways to improve health to improve sleep and sleep apnea.

[OnnikMusic]

I also realized by my own expereince that drastically reducing sodium and processed sugar intake, and shedding off excess body fat can substantially reduce the occurence of sleep apnea, and even eliminate it. I go to bed around 11:30 pm, and my last meal for supper is around 5:30 pm, 20 minutes after which I brush my teeth to eliminate the temptation or the excuse to snack on some food. That helps a lot to stay fit and have a sound sleep!

[brandonyoung]

Biggest help for my sleep apnea was hugely reducing my sodium intake and not eating about 6 hours before bed. I never have sleep apnea anymore.

[Sjj]

Vitamin B1 (100 milligrams) is helping me a lot with my central sleep apnea. I don’t have obstructive sleep apnea. I take the B1 with Magnesium and a B complex because those all need to be taken together. I have a B1 deficiency and it’s causing my sleep apnea.
Uodate: Im writing back after 3 months and I just want to say that the B1 the neurologist prescribed for me is the only B1 that works for my central sleep apnea. I bought different ones from Amazon and none of them work for my breathing issue. So some of you might want to get the B1 from your doctor if over the counter ones aren’t working. Take it with magnesium and a B complex. And take it before bed. I find this helps me to sleep good with no breathing problems than if I take it in the morning or afternoon. Update: today is April 3, 2025. Over the counter b1 has been working for me. But if I eat too much sugar and my blood sugar rises, I end up getting the sleep apnea while sleeping. I control my blood sugar and take the b1 to avoid sleep apnea and it works. It makes sense since b1 is involved with carbohydrate metabolism. My body can’t handle carbs like it used to.

[keithcommins]

Two things ive done which made a HUGE difference - unblocking your nose and nasal breathing. Get a Mute (search for them) for your nose - its a little plastic thing you put into your nose that keeps it open, its a bit uncomfortable but IT WORKS.

Then mouth tape to make sure youre nasal breathing.

Those two things made a huge difference to me,

[annflint]

I had never thought about supplements helping with sleep apnea! Thank you for this information!

[mariechelnokova]

Thank you so much Dr Park for taking the time to provide this valuable information for self help to the general public. We need more Dr with a wholistic approach like you. God Bless you. Your videos are succinct, to the point and easy to understand!

[kathleenreese]

Thank you for this information and for linking the studies. I am going to try increasing my vitamin D level since it is 36 by taking 4000 units instead of 2000. Also going to take NAC.

[frankreith]

Thank you. Your video stopped me from getting another snack after dinner.

[HeleneLouise]

I have been eating several cans of sardines a week, and noticed that I slept better. I did this because I felt fish is a better source of protein than red meat for health reasons. Sardines is a convenient way to eat fish.

[douglachman]

I had sleep apnea and nothing worked until i purchased a cpap machine and focused on regular sleep every night. Cannot be overstated how valuable the cpap became. After 9 months sleep apnea was significantly reduced.

[malaikamckee-culpepper]

You are brilliant. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[doublediamondherefords]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. This is the best natural approach to dealing with sleep apnea I have seen.

[illtck]

Hi Dr. Park - I recently found your work online and it's helped me breathe a lot better. Have you ever or would you ever share what you did to eventually treat / solve your UARS?

[gsquared]

Thank you for the great sleep tips. I would like to see a video on treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome, that so many people suffer with.

[Shasha]

Vit A may help air soak into lungs along with Zn/B vitamins and good fats like fish oil etc..