What is the Origin of Pre-Sleep Supplementation?

This practice stems from optimizing the anabolic window that occurs during deep sleep and leveraging compounds that influence neurotransmitter balance relevant to sleep induction. It is an application of targeted nutritional endocrinology.

What is the Mechanism of Pre-Sleep Supplementation?

Certain supplements, such as magnesium or GABA precursors, may act by enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission, facilitating faster sleep onset and greater time spent in slow-wave sleep. This improved architecture directly supports the pulsatile release of growth hormone and the appropriate downregulation of the HPA axis overnight.

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Pre-Sleep Supplementation

Meaning

Pre-Sleep Supplementation involves the timed ingestion of specific micronutrients, amino acids, or botanical compounds shortly before bedtime to support nocturnal physiological processes, particularly hormonal restoration. This strategy seeks to optimize the anabolic and restorative environment during the sleep cycle. We select compounds based on their known interactions with sleep architecture.