Has anyone tried mouth taping for sleep?

I’ve been coming across more and more chat about mouth tape—the idea of lightly taping your mouth at night so you breathe through your nose while sleeping.

The supposed benefits according to the Instagram influencers?

Better oxygen exchange and deeper sleep
Reduced snoring and dry mouth
Improved recovery and energy the next day

On the flip side, it also raises a few questions for me:

Is it actually safe?
Are there proven benefits, or is it just another wellness fad doing the rounds?

I’m keen to hear from anyone who’s tried it—or has looked into the science behind it. Is mouth taping something worth giving a go, or better left in the “Instagram wellness hack” basket?

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