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A Weird Key to Optimal Sleep? Reviewing Serotonin Brain Food by Natural Stacks

I have tried dozens of sleep supplements in the past year, and when I test supplements, I’m looking for their effectiveness in helping me fall asleep, stay asleep, and improve my sleep quality. Serotonin Brain Food by Natural Stacks is…

Try This Surprising, Protein-Rich Snack For Better Sleep

Food before bed is a subject worth its own blog entirely, but it’s also something I’m constantly learning more about. Recently, I was alerted to the fact that the humble pumpkin seed contains roughly 500 mg of tryptophan per 100-gram…

Dream Water Versus Food For Sleep: Which Shot Wins?

Recently, a friend (who HATES swallowing pills) asked me for a recommendation on a good, ready-to-drink sleep supplement. “Ready-to-drink” rules out my longtime favorite Natural Calm, as it comes in powder form to mix yourself. That left me with…

What Time Should You Take Sleep Supplements?

Chances are your sleep routine isn’t going to be the exact same every night. In the past, I’ve tried setting an alarm when it’s time to put away the electronics and start winding down for bed (with a book, soothing…

New Mood Review: Will Boosting Serotonin Improve Your Sleep?

I have a preference for natural sleep supplements, and New Mood by Onnit came highly recommended by a couple of CrossFit friends. Onnit’s commitment to making supplements with “Earth Grown Nutrients,” along with numerous recommendations I’ve heard about them over…

Stack Food For Sleep And Valerian For Athletic Recovery And Rest

It’s no secret I’m becoming a fan of Food for Sleep, and lately I’ve been experimenting with a few new supplement stacks that incorporate the somewhat-bitter-but-darn-effective sleep aid. I stacked it with Power to Sleep for an effective jet …

Can You Beat Red-Eye Jet Lag? Stacking Food For Sleep And Power To Sleep

Lately, I’ve been traveling upwards of twice per month for work. And as a relative newcomer to my office, that often means long layovers, early takeoffs, and some dreaded red-eye flights (ugh). But fortunately, this uptick in travel coincides nicely…

Tart Cherry And Tryptophan: Reviewing Food For Sleep By Scientific Nutrition Products

I’m always on the lookout for new natural supplements to supplement my sleep. I prefer pills to drinks, but with the mounting research lauding the benefits of tart cherry for both inflammation-induced pain, brought on by physical activity and improved …

Sleep Like It’s Thanksgiving Dinner: Reviewing L-Tryptophan by Source Naturals

It happens every Thanksgiving: I stuff my face, and just as I’m getting settled in on the couch for some football, the drowsiness sets in — all I want is a nap. Most people blame the tryptophan in the turkey,…

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