Sleep Supplements

Biohacker Review: An Herbal Alternative to Melatonin

Ashwagandha is the anxiolytic Adaptogen, all of the Adaptogens make your body better at handling stress but Ashwagandha is probably the best. If you have a problem with stress or anxiety Ashwagandha is for you! I've been using this Ashwagandha from Organic India for about 2 months now. This is a review of my subjective experiences with Ashwagandha...

Biohacker Review: Tinctured Ashwagandha for Tranquility

This is an alcohol tincture infused with the active components of Ashwagandha. A dropperful, which is a squeeze of the dropper, produces a relaxed but not necessarily drowsy headspace.

Biohacker Review: Tranquilizing and Super-Antioxidizing!

I received my package of C60/hemp oil extract. This was the first time I had tried a CBD product. It comes in a laboratory-grade, tinted glass bottle. I took about a half tablespoon of the stuff, it tastes not bad like the other C60 olive oil solution I tried.

I noticed a subtle, anxiolytic effect within just a few minutes of dosing. I did it in the evening and read for about an hour, feeling very relaxed but I actually did not sleep well that night. This is probably because I listened to a very disturbing podcast while I was laying in bed (probably not the best habit) that kept me up for about an hour and then my thoughts were racing.

Biohacker Review: My secret post-workout weapon for awesome sleep

Recently, I've been sleeping better than ever thanks to this post-bedtime cocktail; A tea consisting of Ashwaghanda, Camomile, Apple Cider Vinegar, magnesium, and crucially CBD. 20 milligrams of CBD (one capsule) quiets my racing mind and allows me to get to sleep typically within about 10 minutes of laying my head down on the pillow. I awake usually before my alarm goes off feeling ready to take on the day, not groggy and dragging as I might be after taking Melatonin.

CBD is supposed to help with pain, which I tested when I had to get a small, yet painful dental operation, done. I did 4 capsules of CBD (80 milligrams) before going to the dentist, unfortunately, it didn't do much to make the operation less painful. I do find that after a grueling gym session, CBD assuages the soreness of my muscles. After a gym day, it's especially important to get great sleep.

While two CBD capsules (40 milligrams) will knock me right out when the lights go out, a single CBD capsule just takes the edge off a little. I'm about 30 days into an intermittent no booze period and I'll often take a capsule of CBD in place of a glass of wine over dinner. A single capsule of CBD taken before a date night or social engagement puts me in a bit more relaxed, talkative and sociable mood.

Although I don't use CBD daily, I use it frequently and I have not noticed a tolerance curve nor does it seem to be habit-forming.

All CBD is not created equal, at this point I've tried three CBD products and this is the best. I'd recommend it to anyone in the EU or Europe who wants to get some great restorative sleep.

Biohack Review:

In the early months of 2023, I had some challenges sleeping through the night - I found myself waking up entirely too early and struggling to get back to sleep. Which was very annoying and hampered my capacity to do great writing. Then I remembered that I'd gotten Clif High's Pure Sleep Generation 2 from PureBulk.com and tried it. I'd mixed a powdered spoonful of the stuff in a glass of goat milk that I downed before bed, it tastes not great, but not awful! And I have been sleeping a little better; waking at 7:00 AM instead of 5:45 AM - that's an improvement!

However, it's not as consistent in delivering rejuvenating sleep as I'd like, I did a scoop and a half once and still woke up prematurely - although that might have something to do with the few drinks I'd had for the Bulgarian holiday we were celebrating. Supplementing 10 milligrams of extended-release Melatonin seems at least as effective in atoning for my indulging in a glass or two of red wine in the evenings.

Clif High's PureSleep is a proprietary blend of ingredients created to promote restorative sleep. This non-habit-forming sleep aid is gentle with no hang-over effects the following day. The formula promotes digestive well-being and facilitates a smooth entry to sleep. Waking fresh and energized for the day ahead with every use, the Pure Sleep formula will not build up in the system nor affect daytime performance.

Biohacker Review: This before-bed sleep stack helped me get through a brush with COVID

In January, my wife and I had a (thankfully mild) case of the wu-flu, of the Omicron variety we believe. In addition to feeling a bit oxygen-starved during the day the illness messed with my sleep; I found myself waking up in the middle night. Quality sleep is, of course, crucial to immune function and recovery. I began taking three capsules of Deep Sleep, proceeded by Just Relax (also by NeuroActive) which certainly helped me sleep through the nights.

As soon as we suspected we were dealing with COVID we began an aggressive immune support supplementation regime of Quercetin, NAC, Zinc, Vitamin C, and higher-dose liposomal Vitamin D3. Melatonin is also a highly efficacious COVID infection counter-measure that the Deep Sleep stack provided. With the supplements and good sleep, we managed to arrest and kick the COVID in about a week.

Biohacker Review: Takes the edge off

Lately, two capsules of Just Relax have been taking the edge off for me in the evenings. I'm in the midst of a day 90 break from booze so I sometimes need a little pharmacological help unwinding after a long day of work. I find that two to three capsules put me in a very relaxed state without knocking me out so I can enjoy a book in the mid-evening.

I'm a big fan of taking this kind of stack a few hours before bed, as it helps me wind down so I fall right asleep, slumber deeply, and arise the next morning feeling awesome. I do recommend it in combination with NeuroActive's Deep Sleep, which will knock you right out when the time comes.

I've been getting some seriously solid sleep lately by actually using NeuroActive's anxiolytic stacks with some biohacking tech.

Biohacker Review: Sedation in a tasty solution!

Recently I've been taking two teaspoons of this velvety sedating solution before bed with my wife. And, this is one supplement that you "feel" - it, no doubt, has a relaxing effect. I get to sleep consistently within 10 minutes after lights out in the Roseland bed chamber. My wife falls asleep even faster, often I make it less than a minute into this bedtime story that I'm coming up with before she nods off.

When I do an intermittent period of no booze, I like to have something to take the edge off at dinner. Often I'll sip a Phenibut infoceutical, but a few teaspoons mixed in a glass of water also worked.

Biohack Review: The marvels of magnesium are myriad!

Magnesium Breakthrough is my favorite supplement from BiOptimizers; this contains seven different forms of Magnesium...
Bisglycinate
Chelate
Citrate
Malate
Orotate
Sucrosomial
Taurate

I'll tell you some about my experiences with it and break down some of the recent science on these seven forms.

Biohacker Review: My secret weapon for AMAZING sleep...

I've been using Focus Supplements' Magnesium for some time now. I've been getting some seriously awesome sleep thanks to Magnesium. Sleep quality really matters to everything, a night of mediocre sleep has a high cost in the next day's productivity. In the past, I've struggled with insomnia, but now I sleep better than ever thanks to this pre-bedtime stack...

• Ashwagandha (2 - 3 grams), Honey and Apple Cider Vinegar tea
• CBD (10 - 20 milligrams)
• Magnesium (powdered or capsuled)