I’m looking for advice on the best supplements and 'stuff' to help me fall asleep earlier.

I’m generally looking for natural aids at the moment, as I need to wake up early (though melatonin(10-20mg) and Seroquel are my favorites for deeper sleep).

I tried GABA, but it wasn't effective, and typical pharmacy herbal extracts like lavender or hops don't do much for me.

Has magnolia bark or tryptophan worked for anyone? If so, please share the exact dosages.

I also heard that not drinking anything after 6 p.m. helps, so I’m going to try that out. Any interesting habits, supplements combination would be appreciated!

I wanna share my experience with a supplement called NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide). It’s quite a new supplement on the market — it really only became available/backed around 2022. I saw some comments about it and decided to give it a try.

I’m actually really surprised by this — I think it’s actually improving/repairing the vascular and endothelium dysfunction I have from Bartonella (more circulation/lower pounding feeling) . I also have much more energy after taking it...

What's your experience? Have you tried ? Any side effects/flare-ups so far?

Short summary of how it works: It’s a special precursor for NAD+ (a molecule/cofactor that starts to decline with age and disease — by age 50 we have only half of what we had in our 20s). It’s needed to produce energy, for mitochondrial function, to protect cells, and to help with cellular repairs.

Quick Summary Table

Benefit	How it Works
Anti-Aging	Activates Sirtuins to protect cells.
Energy	Revitalizes mitochondria to produce more ATP.
Metabolism	Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose processing.
Brain/Nerve	Supports vascular health and may protect against memory loss.