Aim for an early bedtime around 10pm to align with circadian rhythms and enhance deep restorative sleep.
Who is behind it
Voices including a registered nutritional therapist, a licensed naturopathic physician and one of our sources.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“I would say 10pm sleep time is a great start for some - compared to 2am the exampl”
a registered nutritional therapist
A 10pm sleep time is a good starting point for some individuals compared to much later times like 2am.
Aligning bedtime with natural solar rhythms supports circadian health.
The first half of the night (pre-10 PM to 2 AM) is when deep sleep occurs, which is crucial for physical recovery including tendons, ligaments, muscles, and DNA repair.
Early bedtime supports rest, healing, and balance.
one of our sourcessponsoredGoing to bed early is recommended to support mental and physical health.
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