Today we are diving into sleep supplementation. If you haven't already listened to episode 97, we talk all about how you can set yourself up for the best night of sleep. Sleep supplements can be great—but without having the lifestyle factors in check, you won't see the same level of benefits. Grab a pen and paper for notes, because we are going to hit you with a lot of information and research on sleep supplements to take, those to avoid, and how to start implementing these into your daily life.

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro—BEFORE digging into supplements, focus on improving lifestyle factors first

(8:30) Magnesium

(11:41) Forms of magnesium we recommend

(14:15) Forms of magnesium to avoid

(16:12) Theanine

(22:01) Glycine

(25:39) Apigenin

(29:13) GABA

(32:00) Melatonin

(34:42) Honorable Mentions

(35:01) Myo-inositol

(37:11) Vitamin C

(38:39) Vitamin D

(39:50) Vitamin B12

(40:49) Some additional thoughts on vitamin D, darkness & light exposure, & natural sunlight

(46:00) How to start implementing these supplements into your sleep routine

(50:28) If I start taking these supplements, am I going to be dependent on them forever?

(53:29) Wrap-up

Additional Resources:

3 Health Supplements You're Likely Deficient In - https://youtu.be/Uh1hjbV5jng

Cronometer (available for web, iOS, & Android) - https://cronometer.com/

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