Sleep
The Architecture of Deep Sleep: Why 8 Hours Isn't Enough
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Dr. Andrew Huberman (Reference)
Most high-performers treat sleep as a variable to be minimized. The data suggests the opposite: sleep is the single most potent performance enhancer available to human biology.
The 4 Stages of Sleep
Understanding sleep architecture is the first step to optimization. Your brain cycles through four distinct stages every 90 minutes:
- Stage 1 (NREM): The transition phase.
- Stage 2 (NREM): Light sleep where memory consolidation begins.
- Stage 3 (Deep Sleep): Physical restoration and growth hormone release.
- REM Sleep: Cognitive processing and emotional regulation.
Why Magnesium Matters
Magnesium Bisglycinate, a key component of our Sleep & Restore protocol, has been shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping you transition into Stage 3 deep sleep faster and stay there longer.