Sleep
& Insomnia
Slow to fall asleep, waking in the middle of the night, never feeling recovered? Sleep isn't a switch — it's a hormonal and nervous cascade you can prepare. Here are the levers and supplements that genuinely help.
Why do I sleep badly?
Good sleep depends on a balance: melatonin (the night-signal hormone), the serotonin it derives from, GABA (the brake that calms the nervous system) and low evening cortisol. Stress, screens, late caffeine and depleted magnesium keep the brain in 'alert' mode and delay sleep onset.
Sleep supplements don't 'knock you out': they supply melatonin's building blocks (L-tryptophan), reinforce GABA and muscle relaxation (magnesium, glycine), and calm the nervous system (valerian, L-theanine). You regain natural sleep onset and deeper sleep, without the grogginess of sleeping pills.
The 3 sleep levers
Low GABA → racing thoughts, tension, can't 'switch off'
Magnesium Bisglycinate & Glycine
Insufficient precursors → long sleep onset, light sleep
L-Tryptophan & 5-HTP (Unwind)
Nervous system on alert → night waking
Valerian & Blue Lotus
Each night, its lever
Take the quizTrouble falling asleep
- — Take ages to 'wind down'
- — Looping thoughts
- — Prepare the night signal
- — More natural sleep onset
Night waking
- — Fall back asleep faster
- — More continuous sleep
- — Fewer micro-awakenings
- — Calm the nervous system
Unrefreshing sleep
- — Wake up truly rested
- — Deeper sleep
- — Better muscle recovery
- — Less morning fatigue
Screens & evening stress
- — Counter late caffeine
- — Cut the 'alert mode'
- — Unwind after a busy day
- — An effective evening routine
The sleep stack
Full catalogThe all-in-one evening stack: nervous relaxation (valerian, L-theanine) + melatonin precursor (5-HTP) for natural sleep onset.
The best-absorbed, gentlest-on-the-stomach form. Supports GABA, releases muscles and calms the nervous system before bed.
Amino-acid precursor of serotonin then melatonin — the hormone that triggers sleep.
Slightly lowers core body temperature and promotes deeper, more restorative sleep.
Traditional relaxation plant, to soothe the evening and foster serenity before bed.
Which sleep stack is right for you?
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Find my stackFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best supplement for sleep?
There's no single 'best' supplement — it depends on your blocker. For relaxation and muscle release, magnesium bisglycinate is the foundation. For sleep onset and mood, L-tryptophan (a melatonin precursor). The Unwind stack combines valerian, L-theanine and 5-HTP to cover both.
Which magnesium for sleep?
Magnesium bisglycinate is the most suitable: very well absorbed, gentle on the stomach (unlike citrate or oxide), and the glycine attached to it is itself calming. Ideal at the end of the day.
L-tryptophan or melatonin?
Melatonin is the final hormone; L-tryptophan is the natural precursor from which the body makes its own serotonin then melatonin, at the right pace. Many prefer it to support the cycle without 'forcing' the biological clock.
Are these supplements addictive?
No, unlike prescription sleeping pills. Magnesium, glycine, L-tryptophan and calming plants act as physiological support and are not habit-forming. If you are on medication, pregnant, or have severe lasting insomnia, consult a health professional.