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Which sleep supplements does Huberman recommend?

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Huberman’s main sleep supplements are magnesium threonate or bisglycinate, apigenin, and theanine. He advises getting behavioral sleep habits in place first and trying supplements cautiously, ideally one at a time.

  • Magnesium threonate or bisglycinate: He describes 300–400 mg about 30–60 minutes before bed as a commonly used range; he says these forms may help people fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply.
  • Apigenin: He recommends 50 mg, which may reduce rumination and anxiety and support falling and staying asleep. He also cautions that apigenin can inhibit estrogen.
  • Theanine: He gives a 100–200 mg range in one recommendation and says it can have a calming, anti-anxiety effect. It may make dreams unusually vivid, so he suggests leaving it out if that becomes disruptive.
  • How to try them: Huberman recommends addressing behavioral factors first, then experimenting with one supplement at a time so you can assess its effects. He also advises consulting a healthcare professional before changing a supplement regimen.

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