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ZMA or BCAA: Which Is Best for Nighttime Recovery?

Comparing ZMA with BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) is a bit like comparing ZMA with casein protein: They’re very different, one isn’t necessarily better than the other, and both can be used to enhance recovery. ZMA is a specific…

Innovation in a Pill or More of the Same? Reviewing YAWN by Nootrobox

I’ve tried and reviewed dozens of sleep supplements for this site, so I’ve already been through many of the older and more established formulations out there. But I’m constantly on the search for new supplements to try, which often leads…

Alpha Brain Review: Is It Good For Sleep?

In the past few months, I have found a number of supplements and hacks to help me maximize my sleep. One of my favorites is Onnit’s New Mood, a supplement I use not only to help me with sleep,…

ZMA vs Zinc vs Magnesium: Which Supplements Are Best for Sleep?

Many popular sleep supplements contain some forms of magnesium and zinc, and while magnesium is definitely the more popular element as far as these ingredients go, they’re both quite common. Perhaps the most famous combination of both is ZMA, a…

ZMA vs Casein: Which Is Better for Nighttime Recovery?

Recently, I’ve received a few questions from readers asking whether I prefer ZMA (a specific blend of magnesium and zinc) or casein for athletic recovery at night. This is an especially interesting question to me, because the two supplements vary…

My New Favorite Magnesium Supplement? Reviewing MagTech By Natural Stacks

I’ve had a lot of great experiences working magnesium into my diet through new foods and supplements. Overall, it’s improved my mood, work capacity, athletic recovery, and sleep (in a big way). So when I heard about Natural Stacks’ MagTech…

Broad Spectrum Sleep Aid? Reviewing LUNA By Intra Naturals

I’ve reviewed several dozen sleep supplements for this site (and for my personal benefit, let’s be real), so it’s a bit surprising I haven’t gotten to one of the Internet’s best-reviewed blends yet. Intra Naturals’ LUNA Sleep Aid is one…

Homeopathic Sleep Remedy? Reviewing Rescue Sleep Liquid Melts by Bach

The world of homeopathic “dilutions” is something I’ve gotten into before — or at least tried to, without a ton of success. I’m all for natural remedies, and I see supplements as just that: supplements in order to help optimize…

Is Iron Dream Good For Recovery?

If you read my Iron Dream review, you already know I’m a fan of it as both a sleep (and fun-dream-inducer) and a recovery supplement. Iron Dream was designed specifically as a nighttime recovery and muscle growth supplement. Taking…

Brain Food To Aid Your Sleep? Reviewing Lumonol Luna

I have a preference for simpler and natural sleep supplements. The main reason I started to learn about sleep nutrition and science was so that I could work on sleeping well enough to be sharp and focused for work the…

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