What the Science says about You
Early Birds show an advanced circadian phase: alertness climbs quickly after wake-up, then dips earlier. The big levers are:
Morning light
... to lock your strong start without overshooting.
Caffeine timing
... (after 60–90 min awake) to avoid the mid-day crash.
Stress tone
... across long days — too “on” in the evening blocks a gentle landing.
If you think “mornings are my edge, afternoons wobble, evenings can feel wired,” you’re speaking Early Bird. Even if you’re Early only most days, the aim is the same: preserve the edge, protect the landing.
What it means for your day
Strengths
- Natural discipline; big morning wins.
- Clear thinking in daylight hours.
- Great for early training and focused work.
Watch-outs
- Too-early caffeine + short sleep → hard 2 PM dip.
- Late-evening email/slack keeps the system “on.”
- Weekend late nights fragment weekday rhythm.
Variations
- Long seasons require deliberate evening downshift.
- Travel east may feel easier than west; either way, anchor light day 1.
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The SleepID Stack
Science-backed supplements designed to optimize your sleep cycle and restore natural circadian rhythms.
Vitamin D3
- Morning D3 acts as a daytime anchor in your routine and supports normal immune function and bone health.
Ingredients:
- Vitamin D3
How to use:
Take it during the morrning, with food, consistently.
Magnesium Glycinate
- May support relaxation and overall sleep quality, a gentle evening staple for many.
Ingredients:
- Magnesium Glycinate
How to use:
~45–60 min before bed as part of the nightly downshift.
5-HTP
- A serotonin precursor that may support mood balance and sleep quality.
Ingredients:
- 5-HTP
How to use:
How Early Birds use it: Evening as directed on the label (often 30–60 min pre-bed) during long, demanding seasons.
- Important: Do not combine with SSRIs/SNRIs/MAO inhibitors or other serotonergic drugs. Consult your clinician if on medication.
Sleep Formula
A comprehensive sleep support supplement combining traditional herbs with modern science. Helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer naturally.
Ingredients:
- Valerian Root
- Passionflower
- Chamomile
- Magnesium
- L-Tryptophan
How to use:
Take 2 capsules 45 minutes before bedtime with water. Do not exceed recommended dose.
A: Not always. Many Early Birds keep Magnesium nightly, add 5-HTP in long seasons, and use Sleep Formula on wind-down-focused nights.
A: Delay caffeine, get mid-day light/movement, and keep evenings calm for 5–7 nights before reassessing.
