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11 articles in “Sleep & Recovery”
5-HTP for Mood and Sleep: What the Evidence Actually Says
5-HTP is one of the few over-the-counter supplements with genuine clinical evidence for mood support and sleep onset — but it also carries a serious drug interaction risk that many products fail to warn about clearly.
How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule: Circadian Biology Made Simple
Chronic sleep problems are usually circadian problems. Here's the biology of your sleep-wake cycle — and how to reset it.
Cold Water Therapy and Recovery: What Does the Science Actually Say?
Ice baths and cold showers are everywhere. Here's what the evidence says about recovery, performance, and the supplements that complement cold exposure.
Sleep Supplements Ranked: What Actually Helps vs What Doesn't
From melatonin to valerian to CBD — a no-nonsense ranking of sleep supplements by the quality of evidence behind them.
Magnesium for Sleep: Which Form Works Best and Why
Magnesium glycinate, citrate, threonate, oxide — they're all called magnesium but they're not the same. Here's the definitive guide to sleep use.
Why You Wake Up at 3am — And What to Do About It
Waking in the early hours is one of the most common sleep complaints in the UK. Here are the biological causes — and evidence-based fixes.
Melatonin for Sleep: What UK Residents Need to Know (It's Prescription-Only)
Melatonin is prescription-only in the UK. Here's why — and what the evidence-backed alternatives actually are.
The Science of Sleep Supplements: What Actually Works?
From melatonin to ashwagandha, the supplement market is full of sleep aids. Here's what the peer-reviewed evidence actually supports — and what doesn't hold up.
The Evidence-Based Sleep Supplement Stack: What Works and What Doesn't
Between magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, ashwagandha, 5-HTP and melatonin - which sleep supplements have solid evidence?
The 5 Best Supplements for Sleep (UK, 2024) — Ranked by Evidence
The 5 Best Supplements for Sleep UK, 2024 — Ranked by Evidence Poor sleep affects 1 in 3 UK adults. The supplement industry sells dozens of "sleep solutions" — but most are either underdosed, in the wrong form, or unsupported by clinical research....
Ashwagandha: Benefits, Side Effects, and the Right Dose — Evidence Review
Ashwagandha: Benefits, Side Effects, and the Right Dose — Evidence Review Ashwagandha Withania somnifera has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years — but in the last decade, it's earned a place in evidence-based supplementation through...
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