For many, waking up in the middle of the night, specifically between 3 and 5 a.m., is a frustrating experience. According to biohacker and Bulletproof diet creator Dave Asprey, this midnight wakefulness might have a straightforward cause: a blood sugar crash.
Asprey, who popularized “biohacking” with his high-fat, low-carb Bulletproof diet, claims that a dip in blood sugar during the night triggers the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. While this helps your brain carry out its natural “cleaning” processes, it can also leave you wide awake as your body attempts to correct the glucose imbalance.
To counter this, Asprey suggests a small pre-bedtime snack—one high in natural sugars or fats. Options he recommends include raw honey, collagen, or MCT oil (a type of fat commonly found in coconut oil), as they can sustain glucose levels without causing a crash that jolts you awake.
While Asprey’s claims lack extensive scientific backing, some research hints at raw honey and MCT oil helping stabilize energy levels. For those struggling with early morning wake-ups, trying this simple trick could offer some restful results.
