Sleep Supplements

Magnesium, potassium, calcium, and zinc are presented as minerals that support relaxation, REM sleep, serotonin conversion, melatonin metabolism, or nervous-system calming. Niacinamide (B3) at 100–150 mg supports relaxation and sleep quality. The article favors melatonin precursors and cofactors over relying mainly on direct melatonin supplementation. Glycine at about three grams before bed is described as lowering body temperature and improving sleep onset and REM sleep without next-day grogginess. L-theanine and PharmaGABA are described as increasing alpha activity that can reduce excessive beta activity and ease sleep onset. PharmaGABA is preferred over generic GABA and is proposed to work despite claims that GABA does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Most people are glycine-deficient because modern diets rarely include glycine-rich connective tissue foods, and this deficiency impairs sleep quality. Apple cider vinegar stabilizes blood sugar, preventing glucose spikes and crashes that disrupt sleep. Sea salt provides trace minerals that support adrenal balance and reduce cortisol- and adrenaline-driven night waking. The article organizes supplements around endogenous melatoni…