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Improving Deep Sleep: Tips and Supplements for Better Rest
TLDR Deep sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, is crucial for growth hormone release and tissue repair. Sleep trackers may not accurately measure deep sleep, but avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and cannabis before bed, exercising at least six hours prior to bedtime, and taking supplements like magnesium threonate and myo-inositol can enhance the depth and quality of sleep.
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The host discusses the purpose of the premium channel and introduces the topic of improving deep sleep.
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Deep sleep, also known as slow wave sleep, occurs mainly in the first half of the night and is important for the release of growth hormone and the repair of bodily tissues, and sleep trackers may not accurately measure the amount of deep sleep one is getting.
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Sleep trackers are not perfectly accurate in measuring sleep stages, and to increase slow wave sleep, it is important to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and cannabis within 8-12 hours of bedtime, as well as avoid food intake in the two hours prior to sleep.
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To improve sleep quality and increase slow wave sleep, it is important to avoid eating too close to bedtime, but also not going to bed hungry, and exercising at least six hours before bedtime can improve slow wave sleep.
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Exercising at least six hours before bedtime, specifically at an intensity of 60% of VO2 max, can enhance slow wave sleep and improve the fine structure of brainwaves during sleep.
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Supplements such as magnesium threonate, theanine, apigenin, and inositol can greatly improve the depth and quality of sleep, especially for those following a low carbohydrate diet or experiencing difficulty falling asleep.
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Taking 900 milligrams of myo-inositol prior to sleep can greatly enhance the ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and reduce anxiety, while also making it easier to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night.
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It is generally important to strive for a balance of slow-wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep throughout the night, with most people needing at least six hours of sleep per night, but the exact amount varies depending on individual factors such as stress and physical strain.
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Avoid alcohol and caffeine within 8-12 hours prior to sleep, and consider signing up for the Huberman Lab premium channel to support research on mental health, physical health, and performance.
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