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7-Day Sleep Stack Protocol

A complete, evidence-based supplement protocol engineered for deep, restorative sleep. Build your stack gradually over 7 days with exact dosages, timing, and the science behind every ingredient.

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1

Day 1

Foundation — Magnesium & Glycine

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Magnesium activates the parasympathetic nervous system and regulates melatonin. Glycinate form has superior bioavailability and the glycine itself is calming.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Glycine lowers core body temperature — a key trigger for sleep onset. Studies show it improves subjective sleep quality and reduces next-day fatigue.

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Daily Tip

Keep your bedroom at 18C. The temperature drop from glycine works best in a cool room.

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Day 2

Add L-Theanine

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Continuing the magnesium foundation — it takes days to saturate tissue levels.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Maintaining the core temperature effect.

L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bed

An amino acid from green tea that increases alpha brain waves — the same pattern seen during meditation. Promotes calm without sedation.

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Daily Tip

No screens for 30 minutes after taking L-Theanine. Let the alpha waves build naturally.

3

Day 3

Introduce Apigenin

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Your magnesium stores are building. Most people are deficient — this alone transforms sleep.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Consistent dosing compounds the thermoregulation benefit.

L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bed

Now stacking with apigenin for a synergistic calming effect.

Apigenin50 mg30 min before bed

A flavonoid found in chamomile that binds to GABA receptors. Gently sedating without grogginess.

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Daily Tip

Chamomile tea contains apigenin but you would need 10+ cups. The extract is far more practical.

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Day 4

Add Tart Cherry Extract

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Steady state. Your muscles and nervous system are responding.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Core body temperature regulation is now habitual.

L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bed

Alpha wave promotion — you may notice you feel calmer even during the day.

Apigenin50 mg30 min before bed

GABA modulation working alongside theanine.

Tart Cherry Extract500 mgWith dinner

Natural source of melatonin plus anthocyanins that reduce inflammation. Studies show it increases sleep time by 84 minutes on average.

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Daily Tip

Take tart cherry with food — the fats help absorb the anthocyanins. A small amount of healthy fat at dinner is ideal.

5

Day 5

Introduce Ashwagandha

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Core foundation maintained.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Temperature regulation is established.

L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bed

Consistent alpha wave support.

Apigenin50 mg30 min before bed

GABA receptor support.

Tart Cherry Extract500 mgWith dinner

Natural melatonin precursor and anti-inflammatory.

Ashwagandha (KSM-66)300 mgWith dinner

Reduces cortisol by up to 30%. High cortisol is the number one reason people cannot fall asleep. KSM-66 is the most clinically studied extract.

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Daily Tip

If you feel wired at bedtime, cortisol is likely the culprit. Ashwagandha takes 2-4 weeks for full effect but many notice improvement within days.

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Day 6

Full Stack Active

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Full stack synergy — magnesium potentiates GABA activity.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Thermoregulation plus neurotransmitter support.

L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bed

Alpha waves reduce sleep latency.

Apigenin50 mg30 min before bed

Gentle GABA modulation without dependence.

Tart Cherry Extract500 mgWith dinner

Melatonin plus recovery support.

Ashwagandha (KSM-66)300 mgWith dinner

Cortisol management for faster sleep onset.

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Daily Tip

By day 6 your body has adjusted to the full stack. Track your sleep — you should see improvements in time to fall asleep and morning freshness.

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Day 7

Optimise & Maintain

Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bed

Long-term safe. Most people should take magnesium indefinitely.

Glycine3 g30 min before bed

Safe for daily use. Also supports collagen synthesis.

L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bed

No tolerance builds. Effective long-term.

Apigenin50 mg30 min before bed

No dependency risk unlike pharmaceutical sleep aids.

Tart Cherry Extract500 mgWith dinner

Antioxidant benefits beyond sleep.

Ashwagandha (KSM-66)300 mgWith dinner

Cycle 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off for best results.

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Daily Tip

After completing the 7 days, maintain the full stack. Consider cycling ashwagandha (8 weeks on, 2 off). The other supplements are safe for continuous use.

Full Stack Summary

SupplementDoseTimingStart
Magnesium Glycinate400 mg60 min before bedDay 1
Glycine3 g30 min before bedDay 1
L-Theanine200 mg45 min before bedDay 2
Apigenin50 mg30 min before bedDay 3
Tart Cherry Extract500 mgWith dinnerDay 4
Ashwagandha (KSM-66)300 mgWith dinnerDay 5

Disclaimer: This protocol is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

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