5 sleep supplements that HURT (and 5 that WORK)

#sleepbetter #memory #dementia

Common sleep aids like Benadryl, gabapentin, and benzodiazepines may double your dementia risk, but safer alternatives exist that most doctors never discuss.

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0:00 – Introduction
0:46 – Gabapentin
1:40 – Benzodiazepines
3:00 – Z-drugs
3:36 – Trazodone
4:20 – Benadryl
4:50 – Melatonin
5:05 – My sleep stack
5:38 – Hormones
7:05 – Hormonal deficiencies
7:23 – My approach to sleep support

1 in 5 Americans use sleep aids, but many don’t know about the potential risks to brain health and memory. In this video, I break down the scientific research on common sleep medications and their links to dementia and cognitive impairment. You’ll learn:

– Which sleep aids have the highest dementia risk
– Safer alternatives for better sleep
– The hormone connection most doctors miss (especially for women)
– Natural sleep solutions that actually work

We’ll discuss risky sleep aids, including:
– Gabapentin
– Benadryl/Diphenhydramine
– Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Valium)
– Short-acting benzodiazepines with highest risk, especially for women
Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Zolpidem)

We’ll also discuss the FDA warning of complex sleep behaviors with some of these sleep aids and sleep medications

We’ll also discuss some safer options:
– Trazodone – No dementia link shown in current research
– Melatonin – May actually help with mild cognitive decline
– Natural supplements: Valerian root, L-theanine, Glycine, Ashwagandha, Passionflower

Lastly, I’ll share the information on hormones and sleep (especially important for women). Women are at higher risk from sleep aids, yet hormone balancing is rarely discussed. Progesterone deficiency may be the root cause of sleep issues in many women, especially during perimenopause and throughout menstrual cycles. Micronized progesterone has been shown to improve various sleep parameters with a good safety profile.

Ask yourself: is it a Prozac deficiency or a progesterone deficiency?

If you have risk factors for dementia like the ApoE4 gene, heart disease, or history of stroke, these considerations are even more critical.

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