FT Questions....

[Scott Stevenson]

I have had a sleep study done on me to test for apnea couple years ago when I was experiencing similar problems, so I don't think it is that. I've trying to utilize higher carbs before bed as well, as sometimes I do tend to wake up hungry, so will keep up with that, and potentially purchase some of what you listed above.

In regards to GABA, from what I have read, I thought is was unable to cross the blood brain barrier, so it has little effect. Have you seen other research, or any anecdotal evidence of it being effective in its effect on sleep?

Thanks!

Yeah, more food before bed would be a great idea.

GABA does cross the BBB to some degree. There's a decent review on examine.com

Years ago (>10yr ago), a friend had a shitload of GABA that he gave me for free. I tried taking it before training - that was a no go b/c it made me quite drowsy, so that's my personal experience with it. I was taking gram amounts, though. When I take the TN sleep aid combo (I take more than what is recommended on he label), I get the same tingly feelings paresthesia I used to get when taking GABA, which I attributed to GABA.

So, that's an option to consider.

(Seems a theme this week here on the board has been trying stuff out for yourself to some degree. Getting good sleep is definitely an area where setting up a personalized routine can be important. )

-S