Recovery & Sleep

Apigenin

Brand TBD

The compound behind chamomile's reputation. Supports the transition into sleep for men whose minds don't shut off on command.

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Third leg of the glycine + magnesium stack.

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Magnesium L-Threonate

Brand TBD

Form
Capsule, about 2 g providing 144 mg elemental
Dose
Before bed, on nights you need depth over duration

The form studied for crossing into the brain. Supports sleep quality and next-morning clarity.

Expensive. Run glycinate as the default and keep this for hard weeks.

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Glycine

Brand TBD

Form
Unflavored powder that tastes faintly sweet
Dose
3 g in water, 30 minutes before bed

Supports the drop in core body temperature that lets you fall asleep, and the quality of sleep once you're there. Cents per serving.

Stacks cleanly with magnesium. Most underrated item on this page.

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L-Theanine

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Form
Capsule, 100 to 200 mg
Dose
200 mg, evening for wind down or with morning caffeine

Supports alpha brain wave activity, the state you are after in standing practice. Takes the edge off caffeine without dulling it.

The one supplement that plays two positions well.

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