Recovery & Sleep
Sleep Optimization Guide for Men: The Full Playbook
Light, temperature, food timing, training, and supplements — the inputs that build a great night of sleep.
9 min read · XT Editorial Team · Reviewed & updated
Light and circadian rhythm
10+ minutes of morning sunlight, dim lights in the evening, and amber bulbs after sunset anchor circadian rhythm and improve sleep onset.
Temperature, food, alcohol
Bedroom 65–68°F, last meal 2–3 hours before bed, alcohol capped 3 hours before bed. These three change sleep architecture more than any pill.
Supplements that help
Magnesium glycinate 200–400 mg, l-theanine 100–200 mg, glycine 3 g, and occasional low-dose melatonin (0.3–0.5 mg) for circadian resets. Skip high-dose melatonin.
Frequently asked questions
- Is melatonin safe long term?
- Low-dose (0.3–0.5 mg) is well-tolerated. High-dose (5–10 mg) is over-supplementation and can disrupt your own production.
- Will magnesium make me drowsy?
- It supports sleep onset and depth without strong sedation in most men.
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