FAQs About Sleep Supplements
What are sleep supplements?
Sleep supplements are formulas that can help you improve the quality of your sleep and support achieving a state of deep sleep that is vital for your everyday functionality.
Sleep formulas can help you switch off before bed and contain a number of nutrients that support sleep, recovery and cognitive function. Common sleep-supporting ingredients found in sleep formulas often include Melatonin, Valerian Root, Passionflower, Magnesium, Lavender, Glycine, L-Theanine and many others.
Sleep formulas can help you switch off before bed and contain a number of nutrients that support sleep, recovery and cognitive function. Common sleep-supporting ingredients found in sleep formulas often include Melatonin, Valerian Root, Passionflower, Magnesium, Lavender, Glycine, L-Theanine and many others.
How do sleep supplements work?
Most sleep supplements and aids will work by inciting sleep and frequently include a sedative effect that can help you fall asleep with ease. These supplements can work rapidly or are time-released throughout the night, depending on the individual product and its composition (Suni, E. 2022).
Suni, E. 2022, ‘Sleep Aids’, Sleep Foundation, accessed 28 November 2022, https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids
Suni, E. 2022, ‘Sleep Aids’, Sleep Foundation, accessed 28 November 2022, https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids
Are sleep supplements safe?
Natural sleep aids and supplements are generally considered safer than prescription sleep aids as they have fewer side effects. Sleep supplements can be a great short-term solution to support the quality of your sleep. Still, if you’re experiencing long-term sleep trouble, you may want to chat with a healthcare professional to ensure there are no underlying health issues (Petre, A et al. 2022).
Petre, A et al. 2022, ‘9 Natural Sleep Aids That May Help You Get Some Shut-Eye in 2022’, Healthline, accessed 28 November 2022, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aids
Petre, A et al. 2022, ‘9 Natural Sleep Aids That May Help You Get Some Shut-Eye in 2022’, Healthline, accessed 28 November 2022, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aids
What are the side effects of sleep supplements?
There are several potential side effects that may be associated with taking a sleep supplement.
Sleep supplements may interact with other drugs and medication you may be taking or cause allergic reactions in rare cases. It is possible that you may feel a lingering effect the following day after taking a sleep supplement. In cases of a potent formula (or an oversized serving), you may experience confusion, drowsiness or a loss of coordination (Suni, E. 2022).
If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, consider lowering your dosage, taking a break and, in the case of persisting symptoms, seeking advice from a healthcare professional.
Suni, E. 2022, ‘Sleep Aids’, Sleep Foundation, 28 November 2022, https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids
Sleep supplements may interact with other drugs and medication you may be taking or cause allergic reactions in rare cases. It is possible that you may feel a lingering effect the following day after taking a sleep supplement. In cases of a potent formula (or an oversized serving), you may experience confusion, drowsiness or a loss of coordination (Suni, E. 2022).
If you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, consider lowering your dosage, taking a break and, in the case of persisting symptoms, seeking advice from a healthcare professional.
Suni, E. 2022, ‘Sleep Aids’, Sleep Foundation, 28 November 2022, https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids
What are the active ingredients in the sleep supplement?
Common ingredients in sleep supplements include Melatonin, Magnesium, Valerian Root, Lavender, Passionflower, Glycine, L-Theanine and many more. Different formulas will follow different blueprints and contain different ingredients and dosages based on their specific goals (Petre, A et al. 2022).
Petre, A et al. 2022, ‘9 Natural Sleep Aids That May Help You Get Some Shut-Eye in 2022’, Healthline, accessed 28 November 2022, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aids
Petre, A et al. 2022, ‘9 Natural Sleep Aids That May Help You Get Some Shut-Eye in 2022’, Healthline, accessed 28 November 2022, https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sleep-aids
What is the recommended dosage of the sleep supplement?
The recommended dosage will vary based on the product, so we recommend that you always read the nutritional information on the back of the product packaging to ensure you are taking the appropriate dosage. If you are unsure, we recommend consulting with your healthcare practitioner for advice.
