Sleep and Gummies

Wired Wellness Weekly

Lately, gummies have taken the wellness world by storm. They’re easy to take, taste good, and make supplementing your health feel like a treat.

But before you reach for that next bottle of gummy vitamins or sleep aids, it’s important to understand that not every supplement is suited for this form.

The Truth Behind the Gummy Supplement Trend

While gummies are convenient, the process of making them can degrade certain nutrients because they can't withstand the necessary heat or meet the required dosages for certain ingredients. Furthermore, the supplement industry is largely unregulated, which means you’re often left in the dark about how much of the active ingredient you're actually getting, its quality, or where it’s sourced from. It’s easy to get caught up in the trend, but it’s crucial to remember that just because something is available in a gummy doesn’t mean it’s the best option for your body.

Know What You Really Need



It’s important to recognize that everyone’s biology is different. What works for someone else might not be the right solution for you. For example, a common misconception is that a low mood is always caused by low serotonin levels, or that melatonin is the answer to sleep issues. This is where things can get tricky—and even harmful—if you supplement without understanding the root cause of the problem.

The Missing Piece in Sleep and Mood

Let’s dive a little deeper into one of the most misunderstood pathways: serotonin. While serotonin is often associated with mood regulation, it also plays a crucial role in your sleep cycle. Your body uses serotonin to produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep. If your serotonin levels are low or your serotonin pathway isn’t functioning optimally, it could affect both your mood and your sleep.

This is why just popping melatonin supplements when you’re having trouble sleeping might not be enough. Melatonin is the end result of the serotonin pathway, but if the pathway itself is suboptimal, your body might not be able to convert serotonin into melatonin effectively. Understanding this complex pathway is key to addressing both sleep and mood issues in a more holistic way.

The serotonin pathway involves several critical steps:

1. Tryptophan (an amino acid) is the precursor.

2. Your body then converts tryptophan into 5-hydroxytrytophan, into serotonin, and into acetylserotonin using cofactors and enzymes.

3. Finally, serotonin is converted into melatonin, which impacts sleep.

If there’s a problem at any stage of this pathway—whether it’s insufficient tryptophan, poor serotonin production, or ineffective melatonin synthesis—it can lead to sleep disturbances, low mood, and other related issues. This is why blindly supplementing with melatonin or serotonin-boosting supplements isn’t always the answer.

Serotonin: Too Much Can Be Harmful



When it comes to serotonin, it's crucial to understand that more isn’t always better. In fact, excessive serotonin levels can lead to anxiety, agitation, and even gastrointestinal issues that resemble IBS. Too much serotonin in the body is also correlated with a dangerous condition known as Serotonin Syndrome, which can cause severe symptoms like high blood pressure, confusion, tremors, and more.

At Wired BioHealth, we’ve worked with clients who developed those uncomfortable symptoms because they blindly supplemented with over-the- counter products to address mood or sleep issues.

By providing in-depth testing, we were able to understand the biomarkers behind their symptoms, which helped us design a recovery program tailored to their specific needs. This is why testing is so important—without it, you could unknowingly be making your symptoms worse.

Why Testing Matters

Understanding where your pathway might be breaking down is crucial, and this is where testing becomes essential. At Wired BioHealth, we don’t rely on guesswork. Our advanced testing helps pinpoint exactly what’s going on in your body, from nutrient deficiencies to hormonal imbalances. Instead of wasting time and money on supplements that may or may not work, we provide a personalized roadmap to optimize your biomarkers and give you the answers you need.

Our approach is rooted in science, designed by doctors—not based on flashy marketing. Since 2006, we’ve specialized in understanding the intricate connections between your genes, brain chemicals, and overall wellness. We don’t just hand over test results—we walk you through them, offering personalized recommendations that can truly make a difference.

A Personalized Path to Wellness

If you’re tired of self-diagnosing, feeling gaslighted by other doctors, or running out of patience with ineffective self-care routines and medications, we’re here to help. Our goal is to give you the clarity and guidance you need to make informed, effective choices for your health.

Don’t guess when it comes to your health. Let us help you understand your body on a deeper level and create a wellness plan that works for you.

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