Fantastic. I have overindulged on carbs over the holiday season and I am so HOT over the night my sleep is disturbed. Flinging off blankets which I have attributed to hot flashes. I will back down and see if I can restore my sleep before I burst into flames. My thanks in advance. 🎉 .
This is great information--it's going to take me at least a couple watches to absorb it all. It strikes me, however, that a lot of our common evening entertainment seems designed to activate our sympathetic nervous system: TV dramas, movies, sporting events, etc. Plus there's a lot of extraneous blue light. It's a wonder we're able to sleep at all.
I am home in Texas (from Utah) and was listening to this with my 93 year old mother. I explained to her that you were a professor at BYU...and she listened raptly to the entire lecture. She has been battling Type-2 Diabetes for about 20 years, primarily via diet...but as I learn more (my A1C is 4.1), I try to encourage her to moderate carbs and prioritize protein. I personally want to try adding melatonin to my sleep routine. I tend to wake up between 2:00 and 4:00 and find myself sluggish in the mornings...which is a problem when our meetings start at 9am.
Talk to your doctor to refer you to sleep doctor. You may have sleep apnea. Just take some magnesium glycinate, D3 and vitamin K2 MK7 at night around 3h before bed time. You will feel better. Sleep better. Sleep apnea happen at many level but it affect people health very differently. Just ask your family doc to do sleep study.
Your comment has helped explain my hbp yesterday. I decided to fast even though I had a bad sleep the night before but I thought I could white knuckle it as I know it’s not a good idea. In the early afternoon I felt very stressed and my hbp was off the charts even with me taking triple electrolytes. Both my blood glucose and blood pressure were elevated while fasting. As soon as I broke my fast my blood pressure went down to normal. And I felt a calming effect. Must’ve been the cortisol.
My morning fasting blood sugar is higher than non-fasting blood sugar. I rise early which must be a result of low blood sugar and high cortisol to get the liver to produce more blood sugar making my morning fasting blood sugar higher.
I've had chronic insomnia or poor sleep for a long time. I have started taking glycine with melatonin and magnesium at night and though I still wake up a couple times, I can now go back to sleep and I have deeper and longer sleep.
You might want to also take a look at GABA whereby studies have shown it gave study participants deeper and longer sleep patterns (less or no waking up). Coincidentally, GABA has been shown to increase in the brains of people on a ketogenic state which essentially is thought to reflect a shift in the GABA (inhibitory/relaxed state) to glutamate (excitatory) balance/ratio towards GABA. Anyway, congrats on your success with your current bedtime supplement regimen.
@@phreedomphile On this note: I am understanding a bit about how our environmental accumulation of the toxic metal lead (Pb), to commonly 100 to 1000 x's sequestered in long storage in bone, adversely affects the metabolic systems Ben has been clarifying so well. When the body comes under stresses of old age, illness, or pregnancy, and needs sudden increased calcium availability to deal with the stresses, bone calcium can augment supply. Problem is, that the sequestered Pb gets mobilized out into the soft tissues again along with the Ca. this happens at the most vulnerable of times. There is significant scientific literature existing on these Pb issues of toxicology. One of the adverse effects is inhibition of GABA by the Pb, perhaps even to the point of 60% inhibition. When inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA is itself inhibited it leaves the excitatory neurotransmitter Glutamate longer at synaptic clefts, to keep neurons firing longer than necessary. Apparently, this can encroach significantly on many aspects of the systems of physiology being discussed by Ben here. Avoiding any additional lead exposures is critical, and helping to limit the mobilization of lead from out of bone is important, if lead is not then quickly removed from soft tissue again. Now, I am very glad to hear Ben caution about our lifestyle uses of indoor lighting that increases 'blue light' toxicity, w/o the modulating presence of adequate daylight exposure to the red, and near infrared wavelengths we always get in daylight. IMHO, quantum biology of light is extremely important to play into the complexities of what Ben is overviewing here. Search these things for more clarity about what he is outlining IMHO.
I did hill sprints late afternoon as hiit to try to lose weight and improve metabolic health. Did that for a while before noticing that every time i did that, i couldn't sleep that night, so i gave up. I did work out that it must be the hiit raising my cortisol that caused the problem, but didn't know about endogenous ketones could've helped at the time. Thanks for the great info.
You post this on a day when I notice I can hardly stop myself from taking a nap. It’s a habit I’ve had forever but am questioning if it’s a healthy habit.
i am interrested in your opinion as to how a person can have insomnia for 40 years (sleep 3-4 hours ),keep active,,running marathons and big hikes on no sleep and still not have any health issues.72 year old female.20 pounds overweight.only blood marker that is high is APO-B and LDL.i can change those numbers in 90 days by eating plants by 40%.i prefer a keto diet.have tried everything including sleep studies.i don't understand why i am still healthy and can still run 5K races,although not as fast.
Thank you, Phil. That is kind of you. I never expect anything like this, but when it does happen I want you to know that I notice it and very much appreciate it.
Thank you for this video. I get up at 3am for work. Leave at 4am for a 45 minute hwy / interstate commute, work a 10 hour shift then commute home - 1 hour drive due to increased traffic. I sleep approx 3 hours per night, have T2D, HTN, LVH, Hashimoto's, Neuropathy in my feet, arthritis.
So 5am to 4pm for work, then home at 5? You need to go to bed before 11pm, more like 9pm No electronics after 7pm, take a hot bath at 8:30 with Epsom salts. Heating the body up will make it cool down to get ready for bed. Also take some Triple Calm Magnesium right after the bath. Preplan and precook your food for a week's worth of dinners, use the crockpot to save evening time crunch.
Since my husband passed away I have not slept thru the night, I wore a cgm for awhile and my blood sugar is spiking thru the night. What causes the blood sugar to spike to 140, 172, thru the night say 3 am with no food or exercise to cause it. I wake hot and can't go back to sleep.
Diabetes (they might call it prediabetes but it’s just diabetes/insulin resistance). All fixable by vastly reducing carbs and sugar. Get rid of fake food and eat more meat and eggs. Less toxic waste should help. Late night snacks - stop that. Last food by 6pm. No snacking. No dessert. Don’t eat breakfast. Try to compress your eating window to 4-6 hours a day. Such as eat at 2pm and 6pm. No other meals. You’ll lose weight you thought was permanent. Break the addiction and treat it as such.
Im hoping your are correct Ben. My husband died suddenly last month. My sleep and stress levels are not good. Im desperate for some relief. Taking your advice. Thank you
If I take more than one milligram of melatonin, I’m completely wired. I have a sleep cocktail I use over 2 hours: magnesium glycinate, GABA, l-theanine, 0.5 mg melatonin, 5HTP. If I skip any of those, it takes 2 hours to fall asleep. Also KSM 66 ashwaganda.
Ben you really are one of the most brilliant teachers and scientists and at some point I look forward to learning under any courses that you offer. Regarding this video and something that's been a question for me being on carnivore for 6 months isn't it normal to always have gluconeogenesis in the morning and then a regulation of glucose the rest of the day. I think this is criminal for what doctors do to People based on their morning glucose but my question..... It is a normal function to have your cortisol Spike as mentioned and then have a gluconeogenesis process every day as a normal not as an abnormal correct? Thank you!
Thank you for your wonderful content. Is there a connection between rising CO2, Alkaline Phosphatase and MPV and insulin resistance/ metabolic syndrome? Thank you, Dr.Bickman
I am assuming bioidentical hormones are always more preferable. However, can you explain why the bioidentical hormones are superior than the ketone esters or MCT oil as there is a significant cost difference? How does the bang for your buck increase? Also, as usual excellent video. Love your channel!
Thanks.That is why, it seems, that yoghurt-besides its other relevant effects- improves sleep quality when ingested before bed. That should apply to fermented cheese n others, I believe; your response herein would be highly appreciated! My other query is, while sleep-advice sources usually illadvise as to strenuous exercise, yet light exercise is recommended; could u kindly explain in metabolic terms?!
Thank you for your work Dr Bikman, all your lectures are inspirational, I found this one particularly helpful in understanding why good preparation for sleep is vital. A question: Will my friend with Parkinsons benefit from taking exogenous ketones (MCT oil), given it increases dopamine? She is not extremely PD, (yet) is on Levodopa, unwilling to try LCHF diet or I.F. - her doctor being negative on both.
Point her to someone like Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth). I had a similar situation w a friend. She really enjoyed her videos and became open to making changes to a LCHF diet.
Check out an interview of Dr Richard Veech (MD PhD) on the Bulletproof YT channel with the title "Exclusive: Interview with Ketone Expert Dr. Richard Veech". Veech was a rather eminent research physician, in his 80s, and was working on developing high quality of exogenous ketones made on a mass scale for medical uses. He had success with his first patient who happened to have Parkinson's. There's a lot of good nuanced discussion in the interview imho.
@@phreedomphile Thank you, I looked at this interview (and a number of others ) - really interesting and worth further following ...(so many videos-so little time!!)
@@judyanderson4766 You're very welcome and I would suggest your friend consider researching the benefits of acetyl-l-carnitine and higher dose CoQ10. A primary model of Parkinson's research is tackling depleted ATP production largely due to mitochondrial dysfunction, i.e. low energy levels in the brain, paralleling Alzheimer's in some ways. BTW, those two supplements are also mainstays for some functional medicine cardiologists successfully treating and reversing congestive heart failure given each cardio myocyte cell has on average 5000 mitochondria compared to a skin cell for example having around 100 mitochondria. Brains are also very energy intensive. Ketones also offer a great way to support those needs and I would venture that's the best target. FWIW, I've done Parkinson's and Alzheimer's academic research. Best of luck to your friend who is extremely fortunate to have you as a very caring pal!
What if you're a cycling bad sleeper? 5 days a or so a month? Strange. I just came off that cycle and slept like a babe lastnight vs waking up 2-4am for hours. Don't eat after 7, keto, and follow Dr. Matt Walker's protocols for sleep. Are humans sensitive to the cycles of moon in their sleep? I'm beginning to think so🤔
An exogenous and powerful steroid precursor. Can elevate BP and reduce HDL cholestero, aggravate mood and psychological disorders, unwanted hair growth for women. Banned by the IOC and NFL because of it's similarity to anabolic steroids. Might help in small doses at night for temporary periods if DHEA levels are chronically low, but I'd advise against it in general. Better to increase endogenous DHEA via low carb/high fat diet, getting Omega 3 and doing regular moderate cardio activity.
In an insulin resistant condition, is a 60mg dose of melatonin too much - and taken long term will that inhibit the body’s natural melatonin production? I’m wondering how much melatonin, taken regularly, is a reasonable amount while reducing fat - and then a long-term dosage after reaching a weight goal.
Answer to your question is that seems unlikely given the amount produced in your entire body to include our commensals (gut bacteria) and virtually all of our cells which use melatonin as a very powerful antioxidant. See the lectures of Dr Russell Reiter, considered the world expert on melatonin. Reiter takes 100 mg or more daily.
It is an antioxidant. I don't think it's made by the sun so much as by the circadian cycles of light and dark. You need exposure to sunlight in the morning, but you also need to limit light in the later part of the day when the sun is starting to set. Blue light from screens mimic sunlight. Screens themselves are not bad for us. The fact that we use them throughout the day and night is. Also that we are generally staring at them close up for long periods of time. I know the 20, 20, 20 rule, every 20 mins look 20 feet away for at least 20 secs. Unfortunately, I rarely remember to practice it.
As a pharmacist I totally buy into all I've heard you teach. My one confusion is how to incorporate this knowledge with my particular condition. I discovered a pancreatic cyst digested ~85% of my pancreas. This was discovered three years ago. No doctor takes this as a remarkable confounder. Help?
Another half hour well spent. Thank you.
Fantastic. I have overindulged on carbs over the holiday season and I am so HOT over the night my sleep is disturbed. Flinging off blankets which I have attributed to hot flashes. I will back down and see if I can restore my sleep before I burst into flames. My thanks in advance. 🎉
.
This is great information--it's going to take me at least a couple watches to absorb it all. It strikes me, however, that a lot of our common evening entertainment seems designed to activate our sympathetic nervous system: TV dramas, movies, sporting events, etc. Plus there's a lot of extraneous blue light. It's a wonder we're able to sleep at all.
Fantastic classroom, thank you ever so much. Exogenous ketones I test tonight!🎉Happy New Year!
Watching this past my bedtime…😅
As always very informative and helpful. Thank you
I am home in Texas (from Utah) and was listening to this with my 93 year old mother. I explained to her that you were a professor at BYU...and she listened raptly to the entire lecture. She has been battling Type-2 Diabetes for about 20 years, primarily via diet...but as I learn more (my A1C is 4.1), I try to encourage her to moderate carbs and prioritize protein.
I personally want to try adding melatonin to my sleep routine. I tend to wake up between 2:00 and 4:00 and find myself sluggish in the mornings...which is a problem when our meetings start at 9am.
Unfortunately, taking melatonin is good at helping you fall asleep, but not so good at helping you stay asleep.
Melatonin upsets my stomach. It gives me a headache and affects my balance.
I never found melatonin to stop the interrupted sleep cycle.
Talk to your doctor to refer you to sleep doctor. You may have sleep apnea. Just take some magnesium glycinate, D3 and vitamin K2 MK7 at night around 3h before bed time. You will feel better. Sleep better. Sleep apnea happen at many level but it affect people health very differently. Just ask your family doc to do sleep study.
Thank you
Thank you Ben. You are my favourite LDS health scientist. Keep the information flowing!
Thank you Ben. Your ability explain the way our bodies work is truly second to none.
Thanks, Dr Bikman for your informative lecture.
Thank you.
Fascinating and informative. Such an excellent lecturer. Thank you
I would expect blood pressure to rise in the presence of high cortisol. Has anyone experienced increased BP when not sleeping well?
I have.
Your comment has helped explain my hbp yesterday. I decided to fast even though I had a bad sleep the night before but I thought I could white knuckle it as I know it’s not a good idea. In the early afternoon I felt very stressed and my hbp was off the charts even with me taking triple electrolytes. Both my blood glucose and blood pressure were elevated while fasting. As soon as I broke my fast my blood pressure went down to normal. And I felt a calming effect. Must’ve been the cortisol.
Most definitely my problem.
Yes!!
My morning fasting blood sugar is higher than non-fasting blood sugar. I rise early which must be a result of low blood sugar and high cortisol to get the liver to produce more blood sugar making my morning fasting blood sugar higher.
Five thumbs up! Thanks so much for this timely video! So appreciate you!
My melatonin levels spike as I listen to Dr Bikmans soothing voice..
Again excellent lecture! Thank you Ben. 👍
Excellent! So much valuable information crammed into a half hour presentation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. happy New Year 2025!
Thanks
Thank you, Carol. That is kind of you. Certainly not expected, but noticed and appreciated.
I've had chronic insomnia or poor sleep for a long time. I have started taking glycine with melatonin and magnesium at night and though I still wake up a couple times, I can now go back to sleep and I have deeper and longer sleep.
You might want to also take a look at GABA whereby studies have shown it gave study participants deeper and longer sleep patterns (less or no waking up). Coincidentally, GABA has been shown to increase in the brains of people on a ketogenic state which essentially is thought to reflect a shift in the GABA (inhibitory/relaxed state) to glutamate (excitatory) balance/ratio towards GABA. Anyway, congrats on your success with your current bedtime supplement regimen.
@@phreedomphile On this note: I am understanding a bit about how our environmental accumulation of the toxic metal lead (Pb), to commonly 100 to 1000 x's sequestered in long storage in bone, adversely affects the metabolic systems Ben has been clarifying so well. When the body comes under stresses of old age, illness, or pregnancy, and needs sudden increased calcium availability to deal with the stresses, bone calcium can augment supply. Problem is, that the sequestered Pb gets mobilized out into the soft tissues again along with the Ca. this happens at the most vulnerable of times. There is significant scientific literature existing on these Pb issues of toxicology. One of the adverse effects is inhibition of GABA by the Pb, perhaps even to the point of 60% inhibition. When inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA is itself inhibited it leaves the excitatory neurotransmitter Glutamate longer at synaptic clefts, to keep neurons firing longer than necessary. Apparently, this can encroach significantly on many aspects of the systems of physiology being discussed by Ben here. Avoiding any additional lead exposures is critical, and helping to limit the mobilization of lead from out of bone is important, if lead is not then quickly removed from soft tissue again. Now, I am very glad to hear Ben caution about our lifestyle uses of indoor lighting that increases 'blue light' toxicity, w/o the modulating presence of adequate daylight exposure to the red, and near infrared wavelengths we always get in daylight. IMHO, quantum biology of light is extremely important to play into the complexities of what Ben is overviewing here. Search these things for more clarity about what he is outlining IMHO.
I did hill sprints late afternoon as hiit to try to lose weight and improve metabolic health. Did that for a while before noticing that every time i did that, i couldn't sleep that night, so i gave up. I did work out that it must be the hiit raising my cortisol that caused the problem, but didn't know about endogenous ketones could've helped at the time. Thanks for the great info.
You post this on a day when I notice I can hardly stop myself from taking a nap. It’s a habit I’ve had forever but am questioning if it’s a healthy habit.
It is common to have a dip in energy around 3 pm. It's OK to take a short (20 to 30 minute) nap per sleep experts.
How many carbs are you eating at lunch? Maybe walk the second half of your lunch hour.
@@marywiggins7411 I rarely eat carbs and haven’t measured exactly even when I do.
i am interrested in your opinion as to how a person can have insomnia for 40 years (sleep 3-4 hours ),keep active,,running marathons and big hikes on no sleep and still not have any health issues.72 year old female.20 pounds overweight.only blood marker that is high is APO-B and LDL.i can change those numbers in 90 days by eating plants by 40%.i prefer a keto diet.have tried everything including sleep studies.i don't understand why i am still healthy and can still run 5K races,although not as fast.
Good genes, good epigenetics.
Thanks!
Thank you, Phil. That is kind of you. I never expect anything like this, but when it does happen I want you to know that I notice it and very much appreciate it.
Morning doc. Just hit the ice bath. Now I'm rocking some pullups, pushups, and squats while in your classroom!!
Thank you for this video. I get up at 3am for work. Leave at 4am for a 45 minute hwy / interstate commute, work a 10 hour shift then commute home - 1 hour drive due to increased traffic. I sleep approx 3 hours per night, have T2D, HTN, LVH, Hashimoto's, Neuropathy in my feet, arthritis.
What time do you get home?
So 5am to 4pm for work, then home at 5? You need to go to bed before 11pm, more like 9pm
No electronics after 7pm, take a hot bath at 8:30 with Epsom salts. Heating the body up will make it cool down to get ready for bed. Also take some Triple Calm Magnesium right after the bath.
Preplan and precook your food for a week's worth of dinners, use the crockpot to save evening time crunch.
Ask your doctor to do sleep sturdy. You may get sleep apnea.
Another great video Ben. 💕💕💕it
Since my husband passed away I have not slept thru the night, I wore a cgm for awhile and my blood sugar is spiking thru the night. What causes the blood sugar to spike to 140, 172, thru the night say 3 am with no food or exercise to cause it. I wake hot and can't go back to sleep.
Your liver release too much glucose at around 3-5am. You probably were insulin resistant, maybe even a little over weight and had fatty liver?
My wife died last Christmas Eve, and my sleep went completely off too, I sympathise with you.
Diabetes (they might call it prediabetes but it’s just diabetes/insulin resistance). All fixable by vastly reducing carbs and sugar. Get rid of fake food and eat more meat and eggs. Less toxic waste should help. Late night snacks - stop that. Last food by 6pm. No snacking. No dessert. Don’t eat breakfast. Try to compress your eating window to 4-6 hours a day. Such as eat at 2pm and 6pm. No other meals. You’ll lose weight you thought was permanent. Break the addiction and treat it as such.
Im hoping your are correct Ben. My husband died suddenly last month. My sleep and stress levels are not good. Im desperate for some relief. Taking your advice. Thank you
You’d benefit from keto. Pretty young. Must’ve had the Fauci sauce.
@@BeefNEggs057you assume a great deal. I am keto since 2019. No vaxes here, either of us.
@@BeefNEggs057why did you feel the need to make this comment?
If I take more than one milligram of melatonin, I’m completely wired. I have a sleep cocktail I use over 2 hours: magnesium glycinate, GABA, l-theanine, 0.5 mg melatonin, 5HTP. If I skip any of those, it takes 2 hours to fall asleep. Also KSM 66 ashwaganda.
thanks
I bought your book on google and coming on 7-16 /1 looking forward to read it and perhaps shall buy your cooking book printed July / 2024
Hi Ben, thanks for another great video! Could you make a metabolic class about nasal breathing? Thanks!
Ben you really are one of the most brilliant teachers and scientists and at some point I look forward to learning under any courses that you offer. Regarding this video and something that's been a question for me being on carnivore for 6 months isn't it normal to always have gluconeogenesis in the morning and then a regulation of glucose the rest of the day. I think this is criminal for what doctors do to People based on their morning glucose but my question..... It is a normal function to have your cortisol Spike as mentioned and then have a gluconeogenesis process every day as a normal not as an abnormal correct?
Thank you!
Thank you for your wonderful content. Is there a connection between rising CO2, Alkaline Phosphatase and MPV and insulin resistance/ metabolic syndrome? Thank you, Dr.Bickman
For those looking for more information on melatonin Russell Rieter PhD and Doris Loh. Amazing info.
Thanks doc.
I'm watching important information about poor sleep at 3 in the morning.
And no one has a solution for me. I’ve done it all.
Beef and eggs Carnivore for 3 months? Bet you haven’t tried that…
@ Carnivore since 8/18. I’ve tried it all as I said before. Read.
Carnivore doesn’t cure everything! I’ve been carnivore 1.5 years and still have chronic fatigue
@ It’s helping me to stay in ketosis every day but some days it’s hard
Breath deep slowly in 7sec. Hold 7sec. Out slowly 7sec. Repeat for several minutes and you will fall asleep.
I am assuming bioidentical hormones are always more preferable. However, can you explain why the bioidentical hormones are superior than the ketone esters or MCT oil as there is a significant cost difference? How does the bang for your buck increase? Also, as usual excellent video. Love your channel!
Thanks you doctor could I ask what time should sleep and get up for good health for scoliosis person ?
What is the top sleep hacks
Dark, cold, no food before bed, other?
What time should I sleep and get up if I have scoliosis ,and how many hours of deep sleep consider good thanks doctor
Thanks.That is why, it seems, that yoghurt-besides its other relevant effects- improves sleep quality when ingested before bed. That should apply to fermented cheese n others, I believe; your response herein would be highly appreciated!
My other query is, while sleep-advice sources usually illadvise as to strenuous exercise, yet light exercise is recommended; could u kindly explain in metabolic terms?!
Thank you for your work Dr Bikman, all your lectures are inspirational, I found this one particularly helpful in understanding why good preparation for sleep is vital. A question: Will my friend with Parkinsons benefit from taking exogenous ketones (MCT oil), given it increases dopamine? She is not extremely PD, (yet) is on Levodopa, unwilling to try LCHF diet or I.F. - her doctor being negative on both.
Point her to someone like Dr. Boz (Annette Bosworth). I had a similar situation w a friend. She really enjoyed her videos and became open to making changes to a LCHF diet.
Check out an interview of Dr Richard Veech (MD PhD) on the Bulletproof YT channel with the title "Exclusive: Interview with Ketone Expert Dr. Richard Veech". Veech was a rather eminent research physician, in his 80s, and was working on developing high quality of exogenous ketones made on a mass scale for medical uses. He had success with his first patient who happened to have Parkinson's. There's a lot of good nuanced discussion in the interview imho.
@@phreedomphile Thank you, I looked at this interview (and a number of others ) - really interesting and worth further following ...(so many videos-so little time!!)
@@judyanderson4766 You're very welcome and I would suggest your friend consider researching the benefits of acetyl-l-carnitine and higher dose CoQ10. A primary model of Parkinson's research is tackling depleted ATP production largely due to mitochondrial dysfunction, i.e. low energy levels in the brain, paralleling Alzheimer's in some ways. BTW, those two supplements are also mainstays for some functional medicine cardiologists successfully treating and reversing congestive heart failure given each cardio myocyte cell has on average 5000 mitochondria compared to a skin cell for example having around 100 mitochondria. Brains are also very energy intensive. Ketones also offer a great way to support those needs and I would venture that's the best target. FWIW, I've done Parkinson's and Alzheimer's academic research. Best of luck to your friend who is extremely fortunate to have you as a very caring pal!
Hi! I have a question about Inuits: They have a gene that prevents them from making ketones. How is that evolutionary advantageous?
I heard about a melatonin suppository- for sleep and brain health. Thought?
I haven't slept for 5 decades. Not kidding. Have tried everything.
5:00 cortisol is metabolic wrecking ball and strongly promotes insulin resistance and stimulates glucose production
I have keto insomnia and watched a video that said the reason i wake up during the night is because of low blood glucose levels.
Any truth to this???
It could be you have cortisol issue waking you up.
Yes that can happen. If u r keto tho it's unlikely. More likely it's cortisol.
Try a pinch or two of salt with bit of water before bed...worked for me...
Low sodium was stressing my body... thus fight/flight response.
More fat helps me. A generous pat of butter before bed. Try that. Definitely don’t try mct oil. Too energetic all night.
What if you're a cycling bad sleeper? 5 days a or so a month? Strange. I just came off that cycle and slept like a babe lastnight vs waking up 2-4am for hours. Don't eat after 7, keto, and follow Dr. Matt Walker's protocols for sleep. Are humans sensitive to the cycles of moon in their sleep? I'm beginning to think so🤔
Is it n the full moon cycle? They say if so could be parasites ?
Thank you so much
What is difference between light and deep sleep
The best sleep aid I have found: DHEA. Available OTC in the U.S. I am not your doctor. Do your own research.
An exogenous and powerful steroid precursor. Can elevate BP and reduce HDL cholestero, aggravate mood and psychological disorders, unwanted hair growth for women. Banned by the IOC and NFL because of it's similarity to anabolic steroids. Might help in small doses at night for temporary periods if DHEA levels are chronically low, but I'd advise against it in general. Better to increase endogenous DHEA via low carb/high fat diet, getting Omega 3 and doing regular moderate cardio activity.
In an insulin resistant condition, is a 60mg dose of melatonin too much - and taken long term will that inhibit the body’s natural melatonin production? I’m wondering how much melatonin, taken regularly, is a reasonable amount while reducing fat - and then a long-term dosage after reaching a weight goal.
Answer to your question is that seems unlikely given the amount produced in your entire body to include our commensals (gut bacteria) and virtually all of our cells which use melatonin as a very powerful antioxidant. See the lectures of Dr Russell Reiter, considered the world expert on melatonin. Reiter takes 100 mg or more daily.
Im a type 1 DIABETIC if i take melatonin just a 1/4 of a 1mg i am so drowsy the next day and no energy?????
Isn't melatonin also an antioxidant made in the cells from sunlight?
It is an antioxidant. I don't think it's made by the sun so much as by the circadian cycles of light and dark. You need exposure to sunlight in the morning, but you also need to limit light in the later part of the day when the sun is starting to set. Blue light from screens mimic sunlight.
Screens themselves are not bad for us. The fact that we use them throughout the day and night is. Also that we are generally staring at them close up for long periods of time. I know the 20, 20, 20 rule, every 20 mins look 20 feet away for at least 20 secs. Unfortunately, I rarely remember to practice it.
As a pharmacist I totally buy into all I've heard you teach. My one confusion is how to incorporate this knowledge with my particular condition. I discovered a pancreatic cyst digested ~85% of my pancreas. This was discovered three years ago. No doctor takes this as a remarkable confounder.
Help?
Dr Anthony Chaffee is great with this kind of question... He does live Q&A on TH-cam or you can get phone consult. He is strict carnivore doctor.
@WisdomStreetAU Thank you.
I haven't slept well in years. I average 5 to 6 hours a night. I'll try anything to get 8 hours.
More fat before bed? Tried that? A tablespoon of butter might help.
What is Ben’s favorite Kefir?
Doctors, even ones I've seen at Mayo do no give out any info. They are not so great.
Criminally Terrible like most doctors is more like it.
That's why OLED is much more different than LED