Essentials: Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance

Andrew Huberman · · 34 min
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Magnesium Strong yes

"Two supplements in particular have been shown to be effective for shortening the transition time to sleep and allowing people to ease into sleep more readily. And those are magn..."

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Apigenin Strong yes

"The other supplement is apigenin, which is a derivative of chamomile. I've talked about this in various podcasts before. It also acts as a bit of an anxiety-lowering compound, w..."

Alpha-GPC Strong yes

"300 mg to 600 mg of alpha-GPC taken alone will allow people to be more focused, but doesn't tend to make people feel jittery or overstimulated. ... I will routinely take 300 mg ..."

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"First of all, are you ingesting caffeine after 2:00 p.m.? If the answer is yes, you want to limit or eliminate caffeine after 2:00 p.m."

"If you want to understand which types of protein and sources of protein are going to be the most bioavailable, the best for protein synthesis, for recovery from exercise, buildi..."

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9:45 Theanine · "Theanine, which typically is taken in dosages anywhere from 100 mg to 400 mg, can be great for many people,..."
14:51 Morning Sunlight Viewing · "Getting morning sunlight increases cortisol levels. Cortisol levels are very important to have elevated..."
15:43 Fadogia Agrestis · "Fadogia Agrestis is a good example of a supplement that is known to have potent effects, but you need to..."
18:02 Tongkat Ali · "There are other supplements, in particular Tongkat Ali, which is known to increase free testosterone by..."
21:20 Alpha-yohimbine (Rauwolscine) · "That's alpha-yohimbine, and it's used as a stimulant often to also promote fat loss and alertness. I have..."
25:45 Yerba Mate · "I do often combine that with some caffeine, not in capsule or pill form, but rather in the form of a cup of..."

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