6 Women Share The Sleep Supplements They Swear By

Magnesium (Glycinate),  £18.49 | Pure Encapsulations
Organic Valerian Root Liquid Drops, £11.99 | Mary Ruth’s

Magnesium glycinate is a go-to for better sleep – it calms the nervous system, eases muscle tension and helps ‘tired but wired’ sleepers switch off, especially in perimenopause. Pure Encapsulation is the brand to know for practitioner-standard formulas. L-theanine, meanwhile, is what I reach for when my mind feels busy or overstimulated – it helps me drift into sleep without any heaviness. Valerian is also worth looking into – I rate Mary Ruth’s valerian extract. Sleep hygiene matters just as much. I keep evenings low-lit, sip Pukka nighttime herbal tea or a glass of tart cherry juice, and take a warm bath. I keep my bedroom cool, dark and quiet, and I always open the window for ten minutes before getting into bed. I eat two kiwis before bed, too. There’s solid data behind it – from faster sleep onset to fewer night wakings – and in my experience, it really works.

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PM: Sleep Dust - Ceremonial Cacao, £24.99 | Youth & Earth
Sleep Tonic, £32 | Artah
Plant Extract Elixir, £97 | De-Liver-Ance

Artah’s Sleep Tonic has become my nightly essential. In Chinese medicine, true rest comes from calming both body and mind, and this blend does exactly that. It settles my nervous system so I can ease into sleep without that wired, overstimulated feeling, and I love that it’s gentle, non-habit forming and never leaves me foggy. I also swear by De-Liver-Ance. In Chinese medicine, the liver is often responsible for those frustrating 3am wake-ups, and this herbal blend supports natural detox pathways so energy can flow more smoothly at night. One small bottle a day keeps my sleep far more settled. And then there’s Youth & Earth’s PM Sleep Dust. It’s made with Ecuadorian cacao, so it tastes delicious, and the mix of magnesium, reishi and calming botanicals helps me wind down and wake up clearer.

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Rested Supplements, £60 | Diome
TIME+™ Supplements, £65 | Nuchido

The best sleep supplements don’t knock you out – instead, they support the biological processes that make sleep feel deeper, steadier and more restorative. DIOME Rested is my top pick – I often recommend it to people who can’t switch off, wake multiple times or never quite reach that deep, satisfying sleep. Rather than relying on one ingredient, it blends calming botanicals with amino acids and nutrients that support both the winding down phase and the ability to stay asleep once you’re there. If your body clock needs a reset, try Nuchido Time+, a daytime supplement that targets cellular energy pathways. Because your circadian rhythm is closely tied to metabolism, taking it in the morning helps balance energy throughout the day, prevent that ‘tired but wired’ feeling at night and make it easier to feel naturally sleepy at the right time. It’s especially helpful if stress, a shift in routine or midlife hormones have thrown your rhythm off.

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Bee Rested Sleep Support, £14.99 | Unbeelievable
Unplug Supplements, £27.99 | Motion Nutrition

Most of us are more magnesium-deficient than we realise, and it shows up first in our sleep. Magnesium helps the body relax and the brain shift into sleep mode, which is why topping up can make such a noticeable difference if you’re struggling to settle or wake feeling restored. Beyond magnesium, I rate UnBEElieveable Health’s Bee Rested, a great all-rounder that combines magnesium with soothing nutrients; and Unplug by Motion Nutrition, a must-try for anyone feeling overstimulated at night. As for rituals, one small change I’ve made is using mouth tape to encourage deeper, more restorative nasal breathing overnight.

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