“is also gonna typically be a little bit better for maybe where that cortisol cycle is. I mean, I take a sleep formula with, ashwagandha, L-theanine, tryptophan. And other than if I have to urinate at night, I do not wake up.”
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L-tryptophan
Mentioned 3 times on 2 shows. Most recently heard 04/08/2026.
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“So I agree. I think apigenin, which is found in chamomile tea, magnolia bark, to your point, tryptophan, theanine, these are really amazing. These are great herbs or herbal compounds that calm the body, but also they're not gonna give you that drowsy feeling the next day.”
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“In the show notes, we'll discuss three more sleep supplements that I didn't really have time to get into here. L-tryptophan for its long and controversial history, tart cherry juice, because it seems to be talked about nonstop on social media, and Japanese sake yeast extract because of its intriguing mechanism of action.”
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