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

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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

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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)

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