Waking up at night

Waking up at night

This collection is aimed at people who frequently wake up during the night and have difficulty falling back asleep. Nighttime awakenings can have various causes, such as unbalanced blood sugar levels, elevated nocturnal cortisol levels, hormonal fluctuations (including estrogen depletion), liver activity, or a disrupted GABA system.

The selected supplements are tailored to:

• stabilizing nighttime blood sugar levels
• supporting the melatonin and GABA balance
• regulating nocturnal cortisol activity
• supporting liver detoxification at night
• improving sleep quality

This collection is particularly suitable for problems sleeping through the night, hormonal sleep interruptions, nighttime worrying or waking up around 3:00–4:00 AM.

Supplements in this collection may contain:

Glycine
Can improve deep sleep and lower nighttime body temperature. It has a calming effect and promotes sleep through the night, especially during times of metabolic unrest.

Phosphatidylserine
Helps lower elevated evening or nighttime cortisol levels, which may improve sleep.

Magnesium (e.g. bisglycinate or taurate)
Promotes relaxation of muscles and the nervous system. Important for awakenings with muscle tension or mental unrest.

L-theanine
Supports the GABA system and has a calming effect on brain activity. Helpful when waking up with anxious thoughts or the stress response.

Ashwagandha
An adaptogen that modulates the HPA axis and helps curb nighttime stress responses. Particularly suitable for those who wake up around 3–4 a.m.

Melatonin (low dose extended release)
Supports natural sleep duration. Time-controlled release preparations can promote sleep through the night.

Zinc and vitamin B6
Cofactors for GABA and serotonin production. Deficiencies can contribute to nighttime awakenings.

Inositol
Calming substance that influences GABA receptors and supports a more restful sleep pattern, especially in cases of hormonal imbalance.

Adaptogenic plant extracts such as lemon balm and valerian
Support relaxation and reduce nocturnal alertness.

Chromium or berberine
Stabilize blood sugar levels, which can help prevent nighttime awakenings due to hypoglycemia.