Sleep Supplements

Supplements commonly used as part of an evening routine. The range falls into three families that are quite different in nature. Melatonin: a compound the body produces, stocked here from 3 mg to 10 mg, including a time-release form. The gap between 3 mg and 10 mg is wide, so start from the product label. Herbs: valerian root at 500 mg. Relaxation compounds: L-theanine, glycine at 1,000 mg, GABA, 5-HTP, and magnesium L-threonate (Magtein). This family is shared with the stress & mood section, because the same ingredients are used in both contexts. Related: melatonin, stress & mood, amino acids, and herbs.