Sleep Disruption Factors
Alcohol and THC may help you fall asleep faster, but they disrupt the depth and sequencing of restorative sleep, particularly slow-wave and REM stages. While some studies suggest that amino acids like arginine could enhance slow-wave sleep, caution is advised due to potential side effects. Keeping a sleep or dream journal might aid in exploring dreams and their meanings, despite limited hard data on effective methods.In this clip
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To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC, as discussed in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip REM Sleep and THC?
To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC as discussed in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip REM Sleep and THC?