Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84

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Supplement Stacks
provides insights into optimizing sleep through a combination of supplements. He highlights the benefits of magnesium threonate, apigenin, and theanine, which enhance sleep onset and quality. Huberman also discusses adding glycine, GABA, and myo-inositol to this stack for improved sleep and anxiety reduction 1. He notes, "Every other night, I'll take 900 milligrams of myo-inositol in addition to mag threonate, apigenin, and theanine, and not on the nights when I take glycine and GABA" 2. These supplements, when used strategically, can significantly enhance sleep quality and resilience against stress.
Behavioral Strategies
Behavioral strategies play a crucial role in maintaining sleep quality and addressing nighttime awakenings. emphasizes the use of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and the Reveri app for falling back asleep, highlighting their research-backed effectiveness 3. He also mentions practical tools like eye masks and earplugs, which can aid in sleep maintenance by blocking light and sound 4. Huberman advises, "Elevating your feet either with a pillow or by elevating the end of your bed by about three to five degrees can be really beneficial for increasing the depth of sleep" 4. These strategies, combined with a cool sleeping environment, can enhance sleep quality.
Sleep Apnea Management
Addressing sleep apnea is vital for improving sleep and overall health. explains that sleep apnea, often caused by excess weight or muscle, leads to serious health issues like cardiovascular problems and cognitive decline 5. He suggests training oneself to be a nose breather during sleep, using techniques like mouth taping to reduce apnea and snoring. Huberman states, "Your sleep will improve and your daytime feelings of wakefulness and focus will improve, your cardiovascular health will improve, and on and on and on" 5. These methods can significantly enhance sleep quality and daytime alertness.
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