Many people use melatonin supplements to nudge their sleep timing (especially for jet lag), but they’re not the only option — see Mayo Clinic. But a growing body of research is pointing toward a more natural, complex alternative: the juice (or extract) of the Montmorency Tart Cherry. In a small LSU-led pilot study in older […]

Amino acids are the building blocks of life, but some, like Glycine and Tryptophan, get all the glory when it comes to sleep. L-Serine often flies under the radar. It is a non-essential amino acid, meaning your body produces it naturally. However, recent research into neurodegenerative diseases (like ALS) and the longevity of the Ogimi […]

In the West, we reach for melatonin or magnesium. In Japan, they reach for L-Ornithine. This amino acid is a staple in the Japanese sleep market (often found in “sleep water” beverages), yet it remains relatively unknown in Europe and America. The premise is unique: instead of sedating the brain directly, it targets the liver. […]

You fall asleep just fine. Your head hits the pillow at 11:00 PM, and you are out. But then, at 3:00 AM or 4:00 AM, your eyes snap open. You are wide awake. The birds aren’t even singing yet, but your brain is done sleeping. This is Maintenance Insomnia (Early Morning Awakening). Worth noting: for […]

It sits on every pharmacy shelf in America: melatonin—one of the most commonly used sleep supplements in the U.S. (NIH NCCIH). Yet it’s also one of the most frequently mis-dosed. Most people use melatonin as if it were a pharmaceutical knockout punch. They take massive doses (5mg, 10mg) and wake up groggy, confused, and convinced […]