Sometimes, I randomly wake up in the middle of the night and absolutely cannot go back to sleep, no matter what I do. It’s not an uncommon problem - you’ve probably experienced it yourself. For this specific issue, I have found this supplement to be pretty helpful.

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I've been very impressed with Nordic Naturals products, generally. This product provides a nice combo of vitamin A and carotenoids. Here is a short reminder of the value of carotenoids: https://tinyurl.com/2dtv6yak

This product blew me away. After my interview with their Chief Scientist, I gave it a try. That was a few years ago and I have been using it ever since, not just for athletics but also as a nightly face cream, and for pain. Listen to the episode here: https://tinyurl.com/2nqlo4mm

Methylene blue is one of the most interesting compounds out there. In fact, it is with this compound that I've experienced my best cognitive enhancement. I know, big statement, but true. 

This product has been created after extensive research by humanOS Radio Podcast guest, Professor Pankaj Kapahi, to prevent the formation of advanced glycation endpoints, or AGEs. Listen to our show to learn more (link below). https://tinyurl.com/2qk326ab

Contains broccoli extracts glucoraphanin and myrosinase. Our trademarked Myrosimax enzyme ensures the presence of active myrosinase enzyme to support sulforaphane production

Beet It delivers ~400 mg of nitrate per serving in a portable 2.4 ounce shot. Beet It happens to be the product that many researchers, including Jonathan Burdette at Wake Forest. Interview here: https://tinyurl.com/2mprw6p5

CocoaVia is the cocoa used in many research studies! Each scoop of this powder contains 500 mg of cocoa flavanols and virtually no cadmium (an all-too-common contaminant in cocoa products). See our newsletter on the subject: https://mailchi.mp/humanos.me/newsletter-200

There is perhaps no better and more cost-effective supplement than creatine. It is best known for its impressive effects on acute exercise performance, however it may also improve your brainpower. Check out our article: https://tinyurl.com/y9myg9zw

A typical American diet provides  ~120-180 mg of taurine daily but improvements in blood pressure are usually seen with higher doses. Clinical studies typically use 1500-3000 mg per day. See our newsletter on it: https://mailchi.mp/humanos.me/newsletter-208

Researchers found 31 supplements purchased from groceries and pharmacies varied from −83% to +478% of labeled melatonin, and 70% had a melatonin concentration that was less than 10% of what was claimed! You want to make sure to get a supplement that is independently lab-tested, like Nature Made.

Several studies found that people meeting the recommended intakes of magnesium were more likely to show elevated systemic inflammation, high blood pressure, and features of metabolic syndrome, compared to individuals who were consuming in excess of the current estimated requirements.

60 Count.  If Norwegian cheese isn’t your thing, this is another way to get your K2. Vitamin D appears to work synergistically with vitamin K2. This brand is inexpensive, and their products are lab-tested to ensure that you’re actually getting what you pay for.

If you don’t want to deal with measuring out powdered creatine, these chews are a good alternative that I’ve used before. They're lab-tested, so you know that you’re getting what you’ve paid for. Here is our newsletter on why creatine is awesome: https://mailchi.mp/humanos.me/newsletter-198

Glycine has been shown in some studies to accelerate sleep onset and improve sleep quality. It appears to do this by triggering changes in body temperature by increasing blood flow to the extremities, which in turn elicits a drop in core body temp. See blog https://tinyurl.com/2hvxradc

Back to Sleep buy Nature Made with Melatonin, L-Theanine and GABA (40 Tablets)

Supplements

Vitamin A + Carotenoids by Nordic Naturals (30 Soft Gels)

Lactigo - Increase Muscle Carnosine

Methylene Blue - 'Just Blue' by Troscriptions

GLYLO - Scientifically formulated Healthy Aging & Weight Management Pill - Reduces Cravings & Menopause Related Weight - 60 Caps

Avmacol - Sulforaphane Production System (75 Tablets)

BEET IT Organic Beet Juice Shots - Natural Source of Dietary Nitrate for Heart Health

CocoaVia Cocoa Powder (30 Servings, 500mg Cocoa Flavanols)

Back to Sleep buy Nature Made with Melatonin, L-Theanine and GABA (40 Tablets)

Creatine Monohydrate Powder by Bulk Supplements

Taurine by Now (1,000 mg)

Melatonin by Nature Made (2.5 mg, 80 Gummies)

Magnesium Citrate by Solgar (60 Tablets)

Vitamin D3 (5000 IU) + Vitamin K2 (100 mcg) by Zhou Nutrition

Creatine Chews by Universal Nutrition (5g of Creatine Monohydrate in Each Wafers - 36 Servings)

Glycine Powder