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Apigenin for Sleep (Huberman Stack)

recovery · easy · 30 seconds, 30-60 minutes before bed

What is Apigenin for Sleep (Huberman Stack)?

Take 50mg of apigenin (a chamomile-derived flavonoid) 30-60 minutes before bed to bind GABA receptors and reduce anxious mental chatter without sedation or next-day grogginess. Part of Andrew Huberman's recommended sleep supplement stack alongside magnesium threonate and theanine.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do Apigenin for Sleep (Huberman Stack)?

  1. 1.Take 50mg apigenin capsule 30-60 minutes before target bedtime
  2. 2.Optionally combine with 145mg magnesium threonate and 100-400mg L-theanine (Huberman full stack)
  3. 3.Start with apigenin alone for 1 week to isolate its effects before adding other compounds
  4. 4.Note: apigenin is a mild estrogen inhibitor — women should monitor hormonal effects and adjust accordingly
  5. 5.Use nightly for consistent results — this is a gentle compound that works best with regularity

How long does it take?

30 seconds, 30-60 minutes before bed.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

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Source: Andrew Huberman PhD (Stanford Huberman Lab), Salehi et al. (2019) phytotherapy research
sleep · gaba · chamomile · anxiolytic · huberman · non-sedating
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