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Honest, evidence-aware breakdowns of sleep and stress supplements. No hype, no miracle claims — just what the research does and doesn't support.
Magnesium Before Bed: Timing, Dose, and What to Expect at 2 vs 4 Weeks
How much magnesium to take for sleep, when to take it, and a realistic week-by-week timeline — because magnesium is a slow regulator, not a sleeping pill.
GuideL-Theanine for a Racing Mind: What 100–200 mg Does (and Doesn't) Do
The green-tea compound that takes the edge off without sedating you. Who it fits, real trial doses, and why it pairs with caffeine by day and quiet thoughts by night.
GuideGlycine for Sleep: The 3-Gram Dose Behind the Trials
Japanese researchers ran the glycine sleep trials at 3 grams — a dose almost no commercial product matches. Here's what the research shows and how to take it.
GuideMagnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate for Sleep: Which Form Actually Helps?
Both forms beat magnesium oxide, but they do different jobs. Here's what the research says about glycinate and citrate for sleep — and why one of them is in your laxative aisle.
GuideAshwagandha for Stress: What the Research Actually Says
The trials behind ashwagandha are more encouraging than most supplements — but smaller than the marketing implies. Here's the honest read, including who must avoid it.
GuideMelatonin: You're Probably Taking 5–10x Too Much
The effective dose in jet-lag trials is 0.5–1 mg. The bottle says 10 mg. Here's why timing and dose both matter more than the label suggests.
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