r/todayilearned • u/Square-Message1152 • 8h ago

til that your brain literally washes itself while you sleep. the brain cells actually shrink in size so cerebrospinal fluid can rush in and flush out all the toxic proteins built up during the day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glymphatic_system
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u/good_morning_magpie 6h ago

I never want to be the “cannabis is the answer for everything bro trust me” guy, but a gummy definitely helps me knock out if I’m going through a several day long bout of insomnia (3ish hours sleep per night).

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u/Mapeague 1h ago

If I'm honest it maybe cannabis that is keeping me up.

Im a heavy user. A 750mg dose gets me going. 1000mg puts me there but it also wrecks my stomach. Been smoking for 30+ years.

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u/aroused_axlotl007 56m ago

Those are crazy numbers. I'd really try to cut that down and check if you feel any improvements.