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Sleep Substrate Timing

Meaning

Sleep Substrate Timing refers to the strategic management of nutrient and metabolic inputs, or “substrates,” in the hours immediately preceding and during the sleep cycle to optimize the hormonal environment necessary for nocturnal repair and regeneration. This practice focuses on ensuring the availability of necessary amino acids, co-factors, and energy sources while minimizing disruptive elements like excessive glucose or insulin spikes. It is a targeted nutritional strategy for enhancing restorative sleep.