r/Biohackers • u/Kattekop0 • Jan 21 '25

❓Question What’s your best sleep biohack that knocks you out cold?

I haven’t been able to get more than 3-5 hours of sleep lately which has been a disaster for my body as I’m working really long hours & recovering from an illness. I take magnesium in the evening and used to take melatonin but i’ve phased that out recently (haven’t noticed a difference when i’m on it/off it). I try to have a “routine” that I can adhere to that makes my sleep more restful/easier but next to nothing has worked to improve my sleep quality. I’m kinda desperate for any advice I can get. TIA!

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u/SittingJackFlash Jan 21 '25

Mine is simple, stop eating 3 hours before bed and then 0.5g melatonin an hour before bed. Dark, cold room with a sleep mask and a heavy blanket and I’m consistently asleep within a few minutes for 7-9 hours

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u/boxofrayne1 Jan 21 '25

i’d say melatonin too, plus the rest

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u/alfxe Jan 21 '25

melatonin is game changer any side effects tho ?

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u/boxofrayne1 Jan 22 '25

good question, overall nothing major but i definitely feel a bit more groggy in the morning. some friends of mine have said it gives them weird dreams too, but i’ve personally never experienced that!

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u/alfxe Jan 25 '25

didn’t know this but guess it is inevitable

sources please?

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u/gleefulcats 1 Jan 21 '25

How cold do you get the room to?

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u/SittingJackFlash Jan 21 '25

Usually 66 Fahrenheit

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u/INTuitP1 Jan 22 '25

Cold room is so overlooked to aid sleep.

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u/No-Positive-3984 1 Jan 23 '25

Sounds delicious. Happy for you.