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Sleep apnea affects over 936 million adults worldwide, causing repeated breathing interruptions that fragment sleep and strain cardiovascular health. While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) remains the gold standard treatment, emerging research reveals that specific nutritional supplements can support airway function, reduce inflammation, and potentially improve apnea severity when used as adjunct therapy. This isn’t about replacing CPAP with pills. Rather, it’s about understanding how targeted nutritional support addresses the biochemical and physiological factors that contribute to sleep apnea—factors that a mechanical device alone cannot correct. From magnesium’s effects on airway smooth muscle to vitamin D’s role in upper airway dilator muscle function, supplements offer complementary mechanisms that may enhance treatment outcomes.