Chapter
The Problem with Taking Melatonin and Serotonin Precursors Prior to Sleep
28:25 - 32:33 (04:08)
The second half of sleep is enriched with REM sleep and taking 3-6mg of melatonin is taking super physiological levels of melatonin. Taking serotonin precursors may cause issues with falling and staying asleep.
Clips
Melatonin supplements may not always contain the amount listed on the bottle and even standard doses are super physiological levels.
28:25 - 30:46 (02:21)
Melatonin Supplements
Summary
Melatonin supplements may not always contain the amount listed on the bottle and even standard doses are super physiological levels. Alternatives such as chamomile extract or magnesium threonate may be more effective.
ChapterThe Problem with Taking Melatonin and Serotonin Precursors Prior to Sleep
EpisodeHow Nutrition, Exercise, Tech & Sex Affect Your Sleep w/Andrew Huberman EP 1219
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The second half of sleep is enriched in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is beneficial for intense dreams.
30:46 - 32:33 (01:47)
Sleep
Summary
The second half of sleep is enriched in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is beneficial for intense dreams. Serotonin precursors like 5-HTP or L-tryptophan are not recommended for sleep as they can cause difficulty falling back asleep and disrupt the natural sleep cycle.