Dr. Andrew Huberman

Ph.D. in Neuroscience

Tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. Host of the Huberman Lab Podcast, discussing science and science-based tools for everyday life. Known for his "protocols" on sleep, focus, and hormone optimization.

Recommended Protocols

Sleep Cocktail

Magnesium Threonate or Bisglycinate

Supplement

145mg (Threonate) or 200mg (Bisglycinate)Daily (30-60 min before bed)

Source

Notes:Promotes relaxation and supports sleep onset. Threonate is preferred for brain bioavailability.

L-Theanine

Supplement

100-400mgDaily (30-60 min before bed)

Source

Notes:Promotes relaxation. Start low to assess tolerance (can cause vivid dreams in some).

Apigenin

Supplement

50mgDaily (30-60 min before bed)

Source

Notes:Derivative of chamomile. Helps initiate sleep.

Inositol

Supplement

900mgEvery 3rd night or as needed

Source

Notes:Can help with falling back asleep if waking up in the middle of the night.

Recovery & Healing

BPC-157

Peptide

500mcgDaily

Notes:Used for tissue repair and gut health. Huberman has mentioned using it for back injuries.

Fat Loss & Body Composition

Tesamorelin

Peptide

1-2mgDaily (before bed)

Notes:FDA approved for visceral fat reduction. Increases IGF-1.

Sleep & Recovery

Sermorelin

Peptide

VariesBefore bed

Notes:Growth hormone secretagogue. Used to enhance sleep quality and recovery.

Cognition

Semax

Peptide

VariesAs needed

Notes:Nootropic peptide for cognitive function, focus, and memory.