Struggling to nod off or stay asleep at night? Promote a better night’s sleep with these super supplements, powered by magnesium, valerian, ashwagandha and more…
How do magnesium supplements improve sleep?
While new herbal ingredients are entering the spotlight, magnesium remains the most popular and common powerhouse in sleep supplements. But how exactly does it improve your sleep?
‘Research shows that taking magnesium can improve your overall sleep quality. This is especially true for those who already suffer from disrupted patterns,’ says registered dietician and nutritionist Lola Biggs.
‘Magnesium helps release tension, limit the effects of cortisol and supports the deep, restorative phase of sleep by maintaining healthy levels of GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes peaceful sleep.’
5 sleep supplements to help you kip…
Hush & Hush MindYourMind
Hush & Hush MindYourMind (from £35) is new to the UK from the US. The proven blend of natural, soothing, time-tested ingredients, including tryptophan, valerian root, holy basil leaf and magnesium, helps calm mind and body for a peaceful night.
Together Health Night Time Marine Magnesium Complex
Together Health Night Time Marine Magnesium Complex (£12.99) is a comforting and calming blend of five natural forms of magnesium to help you feel rested and restored.
Containing all the benefits of ocean-sourced magnesium, the capsules also include a carefully selected combination of premium hops extract and natural 5-HTP from griffonia extract. This is indirectly involved in producing melatonin, an important hormone for sleep.
Take two capsules 30 minutes before bed to help calm the nervous system, regulate your body clock and help promote a relaxed feeling.
BeYou Plant-Picked Night Time Support Vitamins
BeYou Plant-Picked Night Time Support Vitamins (£19.99, 90 capsules) help you drift off thanks to ashwagandha root. This wonder ingredient promotes optimal relaxation and de-stressing – perfect for bedtime!
They also include magnesium and B12 to support reduction of tiredness and fatigue, plus griffonia seed (5 HTP) to reduce restlessness and help you feel energised the next day. Plus, there’s black pepper extract, vitamin B12 and zinc for immune support.
Well.Actually. Neuro Night 5-HTP+
Well.Actually. Neuro Night 5-HTP+ (£12) contains a blend of seven vitamins, minerals, plants and herbs to help calm your body and mind.
This includes relaxing magnesium, active B6 to reduce stress, chamomile to calm, hormonal-balancing reishi mushroom and schisandra. Plus, the supplements also feature 5 HTP to help increase melatonin production and promote better sleep.
Pukka Organic Night Time Capsules
Pukka Organic Night Time Capsules (£7.45) promote sleep quality and calm your busy mind. This is thanks to a broad-spectrum formula, which contains high-grade organic, sustainably cultivated herbs including valerian and ashwagandha.
Motion Nutrition Unplug Nootropic
Motion Nutrition Unplug Nootropic (£24.99) contains magnesium, zinc, iodine, ashwagandha, rhodiola, L-theanine and Montmorency cherry. These are all designed to help you wind down and prepare for quality sleep.
A study found that after four weeks of using the supplements, sleep latency (meaning how long it takes you to fall asleep) dropped by 52 per cent. Similarly, sleep quality, measured by how refreshed study participants felt in the morning, improved by 32 per cent.
Dr. David Jack Sweet Dreams
Dr. David Jack Sweet Dreams (£45) promotes healthy, natural sleep patterns and supports your immune system with antioxidants in the form of vitamin C. This has the added bonus of helping your skin repair overnight.
It also contains optimum doses of zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. Plus, the capsules are gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
