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Sleep Cocktail Builder

Optimize the dosage, safety, and timing of science-backed sleep compounds. Build a personalized stack based on Stanford neurobiologist protocols.

Select your primary sleep issues:

Your Customized Sleep Stack

Magnesium L-Threonate or Bisglycinate

140mg Threonate OR 100-200mg Bisglycinate

Acts as a baseline cofactor to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and support standard sleep architecture.

🕒 Timing: 30-60 minutes before bedtime

💡 Protocol Tip: Take consistent doses every night.Science-backed dosages

🕒 Optimal Sleep Window Integration

Supplements are just the final 5% of sleep optimization. The primary drivers are light exposure and timing.

Morning Anchor

Get bright sunlight in your eyes within 1 hour of waking to anchor your melatonin-release timer (which triggers ~15 hours later).

Digital Sunset

Dim overhead lights and turn off screens or use blue-blockers 2 hours before bed. Bright screens block melatonin production immediately.

Track your stack's efficiency

The ARC app features a Supplement Tracker that correlates your sleep cocktails with your deep sleep score. Log what you took, check sleep quality, and see what actually works.

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* Disclaimer: This builder is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your doctor before starting any supplement protocol.

The Science of Sleep Compounds

The Sleep Cocktail, popularized by Stanford neurobiologist Dr. Andrew Huberman, is a set of natural compounds designed to support sleep quality without the grogginess or dependency of prescription sedatives or high-dose melatonin.

How the Compounds Work

  • Magnesium L-Threonate / Bisglycinate: Magnesium supports the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. L-Threonate specifically crosses the blood-brain barrier to calm central nervous system activity, while Bisglycinate has high systemic bioavailability to relax muscle tissue.
  • L-Theanine: An amino acid that promotes relaxation by increasing GABA and alpha brainwave activity. It turns off the "racing mind" feeling.
  • Apigenin: Derived from chamomile, it binds to specific receptors in the brain to reduce latency (how long it takes to fall asleep).
  • Inositol: A naturally occurring sugar-like compound that enhances sleep depth and helps you transition back to sleep if you wake up in the night.

Why Avoid Melatonin?

While melatonin is popular, high doses (usually 3mg-10mg in commercial supplements) can cause next-day grogginess, suppress your body's natural production, and potentially impact other hormonal systems. The Huberman cocktail focuses on behavioral cues and pre-sleep relaxation pathways instead.

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