Natural Supplements for Sleep vs Melatonin for Athletes

Cycling is key for almost everything. Your receptors need a break. That’s another reason melatonin is tricky—people take it every night for years.

What about Glycine? I’ve heard taking 3g of Glycine before bed can lower core body temperature, which helps you fall asleep faster.

I take Glycine every night. It’s also an amino acid that’s great for collagen synthesis and joint health. It’s a win-win for runners.

Glycine is definitely a sleeper hit (pun intended). Very cheap and effective.

It’s amazing how much better we sleep when we actually think about what we’re putting in our bodies. No more 2am scrolls on the phone for me!

I’m going to try the tart cherry juice and magnesium combo. Sounds like the safest bet for high-volume training weeks.

Good shout. Let us know how you get on with it after a week or so.

Thanks for the input everyone. Definitely steering clear of the melatonin for now and focusing on the magnesium/tart cherry route.