Is Sleepmaxxing scientifically proven?
According to Dr. Vikas Mittal, a lung specialist at CK Birla Hospital, Delhi (India), Sleepmaxxing lacks a solid scientific foundation.
Mittal explains that this trend is largely a repeat of sleep-improving measures that experts have long recommended, such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, reducing exposure to blue light in the evening, and optimizing melatonin levels for better sleep.
These methods have been shown to help regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, helping to sleep deeply and stay alert during the day.
What does Sleepmaxxing include?
Some Sleepmaxxing methods have been studied and proven effective, while others lack strong support from research.
Popular methods include:
Magnesium supplements: Magnesium helps regulate neurotransmitters that promote sleep.
Melatonin: Helps regulate sleep-wake cycles, especially effective for people with circadian rhythm disorders.
cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: An effective treatment for insomnia that helps change negative habits that affect sleep.
Red light therapy: Helps promote relaxation and reduce the impact of blue light from electronic devices.
Sleep tracking devices: devices such as Oura Ring (health and sleep tracking device) or sleep tracking applications provide detailed information about sleep quality.
Mouth resort: Promotes nasal breathing while sleeping.
Sour cherry juice: Helps promote melatonin production, supports sleep.
Is Sleepmaxxing really effective?
Although Sleepmaxxing's goal is to achieve good and uninterrupted sleep, Dr. Chandril Chugh, a neurologist at Good Deed Clinic (India), warns that being too obsessed with sleep optimization can lead to local insomnia.
This happens when concerns about sleep quality reduce the ability to sleep naturally.
Mr. Chugh also emphasized that over-reliance on sleep-assisted devices such as trackers or mouth inserters can create dependence, making users feel that sleep cannot occur naturally without supporting tools.
What are your ideal sleep habits?
Dr. Mittal recommends that adults should sleep seven to eight hours a night and maintain a consistent sleep-over schedule.
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day will help regulate the body's biological clock, bringing quality sleep and a feeling of alertness throughout the day.
An important indicator to evaluate an effective sleep routine is waking up feeling refreshed and maintaining a high level of energy throughout the day.
In short, although Sleepmaxxing can help improve sleep, maintaining healthy sleep habits and not relying too much on these methods is important for natural and quality sleep.
