BP
Bernardo Paranhos
Production Engineering student at UTFPR (Brazil), focused on systems optimization and applied analytics. I apply industrial systems thinking — bottleneck analysis, process optimization, failure mode identification — to the biology of sleep, supplementation, and cognitive longevity. Full background →
What this site is about

Start with sleep. Then supplementation. Then cognition. Each pillar builds on the previous — sleep quality is the foundation that determines how well everything else works.

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Sleep optimization

Deep sleep is a physiological process with engineering constraints. Temperature, light, timing, and chemistry — each variable has a measurable effect on sleep architecture.

Start with: The 18°C Protocol →
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Supplementation

Most supplement advice is based on marketing, not mechanism. Every recommendation here is grounded in bioavailability data, clinical trials, and honest discussion of what the evidence doesn't yet support.

Start with: Magnesium Forms Explained →

Cognitive performance

Focus, memory consolidation, and neurological resilience are downstream of sleep quality and metabolic health. We address root causes, not stimulant stacks.

Start with: Best Magnesium for Sleep →
Recommended reading order
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Supplements
Magnesium Glycinate vs Threonate: Which Is Better for Sleep and Brain Function?
12 min · 8 RCT sources · The foundational article. Explains the blood-brain barrier bottleneck that determines which form you should take.
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Sleep
Best Temperature for Sleep: Why 18°C (64°F) Improves Deep Sleep
14 min · 6 RCT sources · Why your bedroom temperature is the most underrated sleep variable — and the exact protocol to fix it.
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Supplements · Buyer guide
Best Magnesium for Sleep: The Evidence-Based Guide (2026)
11 min · 7 RCT sources · If you want to buy magnesium and want to know exactly which form to get, start here.
How this site works
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Every claim is sourced. Articles link directly to PubMed or NIH. If a study is weak, we say so. If the evidence is preliminary, we label it that way.
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Affiliate links are disclosed inline. Some links earn a commission. They are always labeled. Recommendations are not influenced by commission rates.
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This is not medical advice. See the Medical Disclaimer. Use this site as a research starting point, not a replacement for professional guidance.
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Content is updated as evidence evolves. Publication dates and update dates are shown on every article.
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