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When Should You Take Iron Dream By MusclePharm?

When determining when I should take Iron Dream as a sleep and recovery supplement, there are a few things I take into consideration, including recent works, hours available to sleep, and previous use of Iron Dream during the week. As…

Why Do So Many CrossFitters Like Max Sleep By Driven Performance Labs?

In my review of Max Sleep, I noted that it helped induce some of the deepest sleep I’ve ever experienced (well, at least as an adult; I’ll never get those teenage marathon sleep sessions back). And while I think…

Is New Mood Better Than Regular Valerian?

Valerian has been used as a sleep aid for centuries, and there is a good amount of evidence that it’s effective in treating insomnia (and generally promoting more restful sleep). Valerian has sedative properties that act on the brain and…

Fall Asleep Quicker? Reviewing 5-HTP Plus St. John’s Wort By Solaray

I usually opt for what most people call “natural” or simple supplements to help my sleep. Some of my favorite sleep stacks, like New Mood, have 5-HTP in their formula, so I decided to give 5-HTP Plus St. John’s …

The Deepest Sleep I’ve Ever Had? Reviewing Max Sleep By Driven Performance Labs

Like a lot of niches in nutrition, the sleep supplement market is (almost) dominated by a few big manufacturers and a few formulations that have been popular for a long time. That’s not to say these are bad products; many…

Do You Need A Whole Serving Of Dream Water?

Dream Water has become one of my go-to supplements for deep, uninterrupted sleep (it’s more potent than another shot, Food for Sleep, that I use for redeye flights, naps, and light sleep assistance). It’s got a potent…

How Often Should You Take Natural Calm?

Natural Calm is one of the world’s most popular sleep supplements, and you can read about why it’s one of my favorites here. And while I spend a lot of time testing new sleep supplements for this site —…

ZMA Versus Natural Calm: Which Magnesium Supplement Is Better For Sleep?

Magnesium is one of my favorite sleep aids — and as many Americans don’t get enough from their regular diets, it’s an element/nutrient with benefits way beyond just sleep. This is especially true for athletes, whether you’re a high-paid…

True Athlete ZMA Review: Two Powerful Minerals In One Pill?

It’s no secret I’m a fan of Natural Calm, and I often tell friends and readers one of my main recommendations for sleep is to make sure you’re getting enough magnesium. If Natural Calm is the most popular magnesium…

Fall Asleep Fast Or Same Old Rest? Reviewing Sound Sleep By Gaia Herbs

I’ve tried a number of supplements that help me get more restful, deeper sleep. But a big problem many people have — and one I struggle with from time to time — isn’t the duration of sleep itself, but rather…

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