sleep due to electrolyte depletion and subsequent cholinergic responses

Potassium Supports healthy blood pressure and nerve signals B vitamins Support gene expression and nerve insulation Vitamin E Protects fatty structures (like brain cells) against inflammation Vitamin K2 Keeps calcium out of soft tissues like skin and arteries and in bones and teeth Magnesium Creates energy and facilitates DNA repair Vitamin D Anti-

To mitigate this “tired and wired” phenomenon—as well as reduce glucose levels—before bed, I take phosphatidylserine and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC). For me, this also has a noticeable impact on lowering anxiety the following day.

Unless we develop effective ways of defusing stress (which, let’s face it, is an unavoidable aspect of twenty-first-century living), cortisol can become elevated for long periods, resulting in some serious physiological consequences.