208. 4 Sleep Supplements That Actually Work (NOT Magnesium or Melatonin) - After Testing Hundreds of Clients

The Sleep Detective podcast: why you can't sleep and how to fix it

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Here's the truth that's going to save you hundreds of dollars and months of frustration: most of the supplements you're taking for sleep aren't working because you're guessing instead of testing. But today, I'm breaking my own rule. I'm going to share 4 specific supplements that can start improving your sleep THIS WEEK - even before you know your lab results. And I'll tell you about the one that's the closest thing I know to a magic pill for sleep."

By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly which 4 supplements to try first, why they work for the most common sleep imbalances I see in my practice, and how to take them safely. These aren't random recommendations - they're the same supplements I reach for first when my clients need immediate sleep support while we're waiting for their functional lab results.

Link to Quicksilver GABA/l-theanine and Gaia Herbs Nighttime HPA on Fullscript.

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00:00 Introduction: The Truth About Sleep Supplements

00:54 Meet Your Host: Martha Lewis

01:19 My Personal Sleep Struggles

02:07 Why Most Supplements Fail

03:49 Supplement 1: GABA and L-Theanine

07:13 Supplement 2: Nighttime HPA by Gaia Herbs

11:05 Supplement 3: Beam Minerals

13:59 Supplement 4: Tro Z by Transcriptions

17:23 How to Use These Supplements

19:35 The Importance of Foundational Health

22:21 Conclusion: Next Steps for Better Sleep