Goal

Best Supplements for Sleep

2 evidence-based options for sleep, summarized from the research: what they do, how to dose them, and how they work together.

An adaptogenic herb for stress and resilience.

A master mineral involved in 300+ enzyme reactions.

Combinations to know

How these supplements pair with each other and beyond.

Commonly combined for stress relief and better sleep quality.

Magnesium is required to convert vitamin D into its active form, so low magnesium blunts D3's benefits.

Both promote calm; frequently stacked for stress management.

Both calm the nervous system, a popular combination for relaxation and sleep.

Compete for absorption at very high single doses; keep intake balanced rather than mega-dosing one.