Do You F*cking Mind? 316. The Neuroscience of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Tart Cherry Juice and Sleep
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Mar 17, 2024 Dive into the science behind the Sleepy Girl Mocktail trend on TikTok, featuring Tart Cherry Juice as a key ingredient. Learn about its potential benefits for falling and staying asleep, including insights on insomnia. Explore studies on cherry juice's impact on sleep quality and recommendations for improving sleep hygiene over sedatives.
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Sleep Stages
- Falling asleep and staying asleep are distinct processes.
- They are measured differently, impacting sleep quality in unique ways.
Tart Cherry Juice Components
- Tart cherry juice, specifically Montmorency or sour cherries, contains tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin and melatonin.
- Melatonin, a sleep hormone, is secreted in darkness and suppressed in light, heavily influencing the circadian rhythm.
Phone Use and Sleep
- Reduce phone use at night, especially if you struggle with sleep.
- Train your body to realign with your circadian clock by using light and dark effectively.