I imagine age might be a factor for an increased need for amount of sleep; especially, when youre, perhaps, redlining or pushing your body with anabolic-induced training (training volume/intensity enhanced by anabolics)...
Im about to hit 30, stimulants (afanils, racetams and lots of caffeine) and my body/mind being adapted from hardcore endurance training throughout my youth with soccer, boxing and long distance running might be assisting me with still being able to do a lot of physical training with less than 5-7hrs of sleep often.
I thought I remember hearing some people are blessed with some type of gene that enables them to have lower sleep requirements, something like 5hrs of sleep consistently and they're able to function optimally...
I've been influenced by Strength Sensei AKA Charles Poliquin (RIP) that Chelated Magnesium is critical for recovery, so much so taking it daily has cured my insomnia I used to have in my early 20s
Nonetheless, I love making money from a full-time gig and learning constantly on ways to make more money (recently have dived into real estate self-education, since I plan on purchasing my first property with the VA Home loan), I love training multiple times a day, I love anabolics, stimulants , I love staying engaged throughout most of the day.....
So, although, it may not be optimal or very healthy for me to keep my body awake and charged with caffeine, stims, nootropics,etc. I feel like I have to adapt to this era and sacrifice some sleep to get ahead and stay ahead.
"This era", meaning the increase in technology has increased our work demands, doing more and less rest.
I do my best to get as much rest as I can and get creative with optimizing my rest with massage therapy, supps, etc.
Im approaching 30 and I feel like I really need to step it up in a lot of areas, I feel like I've had my head up my ass these past few years as far as financial intelligence and work ethic....
Sorry for the rant brothers/sisters
To reiterate:
Yes, I agree with more gear, I typically need more rest but I cant always get more rest in, so I try to stay charged to combat fatigue and/or get naps in throughout the day. Uridine monophosphate is supposed to help with sleep deprivation, while also enhancing the effects of caffeine and fish oil, so I take it often....
For insomnia, really dive deep into chelated magnesium, google "poliquin magnesium", theres tons of articles written by Poliquin n charlespoliquin.com, tnation, strengthsensei.com, etc.
Magnesium saved my fucking life!
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