I’ve never been a great sleeper, even as a kid. Part personality, part wiring.
About eight years ago, I weaned myself off prescription sleep medications. Then perimenopause, along with my enjoyment of wine, added another layer of complexity to my sleep quality.
Recently, I was talking with and (Michele- Nicola also takes Magnesium Threonate in her sleep stack) about sleep and HRT, which prompted me to revisit some educational content- an interview with Mary Claire Haver and brain and performance specialist Louise Nicola. I am noticing women in their 70s who are not only under-muscled but also experiencing signs of dementia. This is sad. I would like to believe this is mostly preventable.
Using NotebookLM, I created an infographic summary for you all. I double checked the accuracy.
AI error Note: “BONF,” it should be BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). I had to dig back into my pharmacy school biology brain for that one.
Curious if any of this feels relevant to you right now. Let me know.