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Best Supplements for Sleep

Minimize night wakings. Ranked by evidence strength from 15 supplements backed by peer-reviewed clinical research.

15
Supplements Ranked
552+
Studies Analyzed
8.5/10
Top Evidence Score
62%
Top Match Score
1
Mg8.5

Magnesium

Top Pick8.5/10 Evidence

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

62%match
200-350mg elemental magnesium daily
2-4 weeks
high
Depends on goal - see notes

GABA receptor activation and muscle relaxation improve sleep continuity

Goal relevance62%
2
Mel9.0

Melatonin

9/10 Evidence

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

60%match
0.5-1mg
1 week
high
Immediate-release tablet or sublingual

Modest improvement with extended-release forms

Goal relevance60%
3
Gly8.5

Glycine

8.5/10 Evidence

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

58%match
3g before bed
1-2 weeks
high
Powder (dissolves easily, tastes sweet)

Improves subjective sleep quality and reduces next-day fatigue

Goal relevance58%
4
Tr8.0

Tryptophan

8/10 Evidence

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

58%match
500-1000mg before bed
1-2 weeks
moderate
L-Tryptophan capsules

Sustained serotonin and melatonin synthesis supports sleep maintenance

Goal relevance58%
5
Val7.0

Valerian Root

7/10 Evidence

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

58%match
300-600mg extract
2-4 weeks
moderate
Standardized extract capsules

GABA reuptake inhibition improves sleep continuity and duration

Goal relevance58%
6
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

Kavalactones promote muscle relaxation and sustained sleep

Goal relevance55%
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.

55%match
50-100mg for sleep; 150-300mg for mood
2-4 weeks
moderate
Capsules

Modest improvement in sleep maintenance through serotonin support

Goal relevance55%
8
Tch8.5

Tart Cherry

8.5/10 Evidence

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

55%match
480-500mg extract or 240ml (8oz) juice twice daily
1-2 weeks
high
Concentrated Montmorency tart cherry extract (capsules)

Proanthocyanidins inhibit tryptophan degradation to extend sleep duration

Goal relevance55%
9
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

GABA-A receptor modulation promotes sustained sleep

Goal relevance55%
10
Lth9.0

L-Theanine

9/10 Evidence

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

52%match
100-200mg
1-2 weeks
high
Suntheanine® capsules or powder

Relaxation effects reduce nighttime awakenings

Goal relevance52%
11
Psf8.0

Passionflower

8/10 Evidence

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

52%match
250-500mg extract (or 2g dried herb)
1-2 weeks
high
Standardized extract capsules

GABAergic effects reduce nighttime restlessness

Goal relevance52%
12
Mgb7.5

Magnolia Bark

7.5/10 Evidence

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

52%match
200-400mg (standardized to 2% honokiol and magnolol)
1-2 weeks
high
Standardized extract (honokiol/magnolol content specified)

Anxiolytic effects reduce nighttime awakenings

Goal relevance52%
13
Zn9.0

Zinc

9/10 Evidence

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

50%match
15-30mg daily
2-4 weeks
high
Zinc picolinate or zinc citrate

Zinc status linked to sleep quality and duration

Goal relevance50%
14
Gab8.5

GABA

8.5/10 Evidence

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

50%match
250-750mg
1-2 weeks
high
Capsules or powder

Inhibitory neurotransmitter support may improve sleep continuity

Goal relevance50%
15
Rei7.0

Reishi

7/10 Evidence

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

50%match
1-3g dried mushroom or 500-1500mg extract
2-4 weeks
moderate
Dual-extract (water + alcohol) capsules or powder

Calming compounds support sleep maintenance

Goal relevance50%

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