Fitness

I use a first gen antihistamine (diphenhydramine) as a sleep aid when I need one. One 25mg tablet is typically plenty. Sometimes I’ll even take half. Definitely don’t take two unless you don’t want or need to wake up at any particular time the next day. It usually makes me feel groggy the whole next day if I do so I mostly try to reserve it for extreme situations like combating jet lag from a long-haul flight.

ETA: Just noticed what sub I was in so not really sure this is appropriate advice. Leaving it up anyway just in case 😅

why was it banned?

Not sure if you already take creatine but it helps my recovery out quite a bit. It won't help much in terms of sleep though, might try magnesium for that.

I don't have a supplement to recommend but I think a cold shower after a heavy sesh does wonders.

I'm roasting in bed after legs or back + deadlift otherwise.

Then again, I also train quite late in a day so it's probably more of a me problem.

Magnesium and l-theanine seem to help me get to sleep. I use low dose maletonin also, but only as needed, as I seem to build a tolerance to it (low dose = like .75mg, anything higher makes me feel super groggy in the morning).

Chamomile tea?