When we are stressed by different things going on in our lives, our hypothalamus in our brain signals to our pituitary gland that there is a threat around. Our pituitary then signals to our adrenal gland to release adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol. These stress-induced hormones act on our organs to activate us into a fight-or-flight mode—which is not conducive to sleep. In fact, it can prevent sleep or disturb it throughout the night. Yet one of the most impactful roles of magnesium when it comes to sleep is its relationship with GABA, an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter in a brain, calming it down and reducing anxiousness.* When we have good levels of GABA in the brain, not only do we fall asleep faster, but we also reach deep stages of sleep more readily. Magnesium activates GABA receptors in the brain to help this process.* This particular magnesium formulation is gluten-free, vegan, and free of GMOs and major food allergens. But what makes sleep support+ so uniquely different from other magnesium supplements is that it contains two other incredible ingredients that help you fall asleep and wake up with a clear mind and no grogginess.* First, PharmaGABA®, the only supplemental GABA clinically studied and shown to activate GABA receptors, supporting relaxation and deeper sleep.* Second, sleep support+ also features jujube, a natural fruit extract with calming and relaxing properties.* Generally, my nighttime routine calls for some herbal tea, some essential oils in my diffuser, my nighttime supplements, and a good book. What I found after starting sleep support+ was that my tendency to wake up in the middle of the night became less frequent, and I felt better rested in the morning. My body felt really relaxed, but my mind was clear and ready to tackle the day.* I often track my sleep with a wearable device and noticed that my deep sleep percentage rose after starting sleep support+.* This is super important to memory formation and storage, so I was excited to see this effect.* She started the Moday Center for Functional and Integrative Medicine in Philadelphia, where she practices both traditional medicine and integrative medicine. You can learn more about Dr. Moday through her blog and website and follow her on her YouTube channel, Functional Medicine TV.
