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Sleep

Best Supplements for Sleep

Enhance restorative sleep phases. Ranked by evidence strength from 27 supplements backed by peer-reviewed clinical research.

27
Supplements Ranked
1,026+
Studies Analyzed
8.5/10
Top Evidence Score
95%
Top Match Score
1
Gly8.5

Glycine

Top Pick8.5/10 Evidence

A simple amino acid that dramatically improves deep sleep quality by lowering core body temperature.

95%match
3g before bed
First night
high
Powder (dissolves easily, tastes sweet)

Significantly improved deep sleep quality

Goal relevance95%
2
Mg8.5

Magnesium

8.5/10 Evidence

An essential mineral involved in 300+ enzymatic reactions, crucial for sleep, stress, muscle function, and cognitive health.

90%match
200-350mg elemental magnesium daily
1-2 weeks
high
Depends on goal - see notes

Better sleep quality and relaxation

Goal relevance90%
3
Tch8.5

Tart Cherry

8.5/10 Evidence

A natural source of melatonin and anthocyanins that improves sleep quality and speeds post-exercise recovery.

80%match
480-500mg extract or 240ml (8oz) juice twice daily
1-2 weeks
high
Concentrated Montmorency tart cherry extract (capsules)

Improved sleep quality and duration

Goal relevance80%
4
Ash7.5

Ashwagandha

7.5/10 Evidence

A powerful adaptogen that reduces cortisol, anxiety, and stress while supporting sleep quality and recovery.

75%match
300-600mg daily (standardized extract)
2-4 weeks
moderate
KSM-66 or Sensoril standardized extract

Improved sleep quality

Goal relevance75%
5
Val7.0

Valerian Root

7/10 Evidence

Traditional herbal remedy for sleep and anxiety, with moderate evidence for improving sleep quality.

75%match
300-600mg extract
2-4 weeks
moderate
Standardized extract capsules

May improve subjective sleep quality

Goal relevance75%
6
Tau7.5

Taurine

7.5/10 Evidence

An abundant amino acid with emerging longevity benefits that supports sleep, cardiovascular health, and exercise recovery.

70%match
1-3g daily
1-2 weeks
high
Powder or capsules

Improved sleep quality via GABA support

Goal relevance70%
7
Htp8.5

5-HTP

8.5/10 Evidence

Direct serotonin precursor that may support mood, sleep, and appetite control, but requires caution with certain medications.

68%match
50-100mg for sleep; 150-300mg for mood
2-4 weeks
moderate
Capsules

Improved sleep quality via serotonin-to-melatonin conversion

Goal relevance68%
8
Zn9.0

Zinc

9/10 Evidence

An essential mineral critical for immune function, testosterone, wound healing, and sleep quality.

65%match
15-30mg daily
2-4 weeks
high
Zinc picolinate or zinc citrate

Improved sleep quality

Goal relevance65%
9
Tr8.0

Tryptophan

8/10 Evidence

An essential amino acid that serves as the precursor to serotonin and melatonin for mood and sleep support.

65%match
500-1000mg before bed
1-2 weeks
moderate
L-Tryptophan capsules

Better sleep quality

Goal relevance65%
10
Rei7.0

Reishi

7/10 Evidence

The 'mushroom of immortality' used for centuries to support immune function, sleep quality, and stress resilience.

65%match
1-3g dried mushroom or 500-1500mg extract
2-4 weeks
moderate
Dual-extract (water + alcohol) capsules or powder

Improved sleep quality

Goal relevance65%
11
Gab8.5

GABA

8.5/10 Evidence

The brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, taken as a supplement to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety.

62%match
250-750mg
1-2 weeks
high
Capsules or powder

GABAergic activity promotes deeper, more restorative sleep stages

Goal relevance62%
12
Lth9.0

L-Theanine

9/10 Evidence

An amino acid from tea that promotes calm, focused alertness without drowsiness by boosting alpha brain waves.

60%match
100-200mg
1-2 weeks
high
Suntheanine® capsules or powder

Alpha-wave promotion enhances sleep quality without sedation

Goal relevance60%
13
Vd9.0

Vitamin D3

9/10 Evidence

The 'sunshine vitamin' essential for immune function, mood, bone health, and regulating over 1,000 genes in the body.

60%match
2000-4000 IU daily
4-8 weeks
high
D3 (cholecalciferol) softgel or liquid

Improved sleep quality when deficiency corrected

Goal relevance60%
14
Psf8.0

Passionflower

8/10 Evidence

Calming herb traditionally used for anxiety and insomnia, with evidence comparable to some anti-anxiety medications.

58%match
250-500mg extract (or 2g dried herb)
1-2 weeks
high
Standardized extract capsules

GABA modulation improves sleep quality and architecture

Goal relevance58%
15
Mgb7.5

Magnolia Bark

7.5/10 Evidence

Traditional Chinese herb that reduces cortisol, supports sleep, and promotes relaxation without sedation.

58%match
200-400mg (standardized to 2% honokiol and magnolol)
1-2 weeks
high
Standardized extract (honokiol/magnolol content specified)

Honokiol enhances GABA-A activity for deeper sleep stages

Goal relevance58%
16
Ka9.0

Kava

9/10 Evidence

A potent herbal anxiolytic from the South Pacific, comparable to benzodiazepines for anxiety relief.

55%match
150-300mg kavalactones daily
1-2 weeks
moderate
Water-extracted root powder or capsules

Improved sleep quality

Goal relevance55%
17
Mel9.0

Melatonin

9/10 Evidence

The body's natural sleep hormone, highly effective for circadian rhythm regulation and reducing time to fall asleep.

55%match
0.5-1mg
1-2 weeks
high
Immediate-release tablet or sublingual

Modest improvement in slow-wave sleep architecture

Goal relevance55%
18
Lmb8.5

Lemon Balm

8.5/10 Evidence

Gentle calming herb that reduces anxiety and promotes sleep without significant sedation.

55%match
300-600mg extract
1-2 weeks
high
Standardized extract capsules

Rosmarinic acid inhibits GABA transaminase to deepen sleep

Goal relevance55%
19
Or8.5

Ornithine

8.5/10 Evidence

An amino acid involved in the urea cycle that may reduce fatigue and support recovery, especially during prolonged exercise.

55%match
2-6g daily
1-2 weeks
high
L-Ornithine HCl

May improve sleep quality

Goal relevance55%
20
Apg8.0

Apigenin

8/10 Evidence

A natural flavonoid from chamomile that promotes sleep and relaxation through GABA modulation.

55%match
50mg before bed
1-2 weeks
high
Apigenin extract capsules

May improve sleep quality

Goal relevance55%
21
Saf8.0

Saffron

8/10 Evidence

A precious spice with antidepressant effects comparable to low-dose SSRIs in clinical trials.

55%match
28-30mg daily
4 weeks
high
Affron® standardized extract

Modest sleep improvement

Goal relevance55%
22
Skc5.5

Skullcap

5.5/10 Evidence

Calming herb that supports relaxation and sleep through GABA modulation — gentler than valerian with less morning grogginess.

52%match
350-450mg dried herb OR 1-2ml tincture (1:5), up to 3x daily
1-2 weeks
high
Fresh plant tincture (most traditional)

GABAergic flavonoids promote deeper sleep stages

Goal relevance52%
23
Ino8.0

Inositol

8/10 Evidence

Vitamin-like compound that supports mood, sleep, and hormonal balance, with strong evidence for anxiety, OCD, and PCOS.

50%match
2-4g for general anxiety; 12-18g for OCD/panic
2-4 weeks
high
Myo-inositol powder (most economical for higher doses)

Serotonin modulation supports sleep architecture improvement

Goal relevance50%
24
Om39.0

Omega-3

9/10 Evidence

Essential fatty acids critical for brain health, mood regulation, and reducing inflammation throughout the body.

48%match
2-3g combined EPA+DHA daily
8-12 weeks
high
Triglyceride form fish oil

Higher omega-3 status associated with better sleep quality

Goal relevance48%
25
Sj9.0

St. John's Wort

9/10 Evidence

A well-researched herbal remedy for mild-to-moderate depression, comparable to prescription antidepressants.

48%match
300mg 3x daily (900mg total)
4-8 weeks
moderate
Standardized extract (0.3% hypericin)

Serotonin reuptake effects may improve sleep quality in depressive insomnia

Goal relevance48%
26
Ser8.5

L-Serine

8.5/10 Evidence

A non-essential amino acid critical for brain health, phosphatidylserine synthesis, and potential neuroprotection in ALS and other conditions.

45%match
3-15g daily (higher for neurological conditions)
4-8 weeks
high
L-Serine powder

Glycine precursor that may support sleep quality indirectly

Goal relevance45%
27
Cp9.0

Casein Protein

9/10 Evidence

A slow-digesting milk protein ideal for sustained amino acid delivery and overnight muscle recovery.

40%match
30-40g before bed
Immediate
high
Micellar Casein powder

May support sleep through sustained satiety

Goal relevance40%

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