The 3 AM Cortisol Spike: Why Tart Cherry Juice and Magnesium Glycinate Beat Melatonin for Sleep Maintenance
The 3 AM wake-up is a metabolic ‘rescue mission’ triggered by low blood sugar and high cortisol. This guide explains how the combination of tart cherry juice (IDO inhibition) and magnesium glycinate (HPA axis buffering) provides a superior, root-cause solution compared to synthetic melatonin.









