{"title":"Supplements for Sleep","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople shopping for sleep supplements usually look at magnesium, the amino acid L-tryptophan, and herbal blends. We explain what's in them and what can and can't be said about them. A regular routine and less caffeine and screen time come first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-relaxation\"\u003eSleep \u0026amp; relaxation\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stress-mood-support\"\u003eStress \u0026amp; mood\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbal-supplements\"\u003eHerbal supplements\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamins-health\"\u003eAll vitamins \u0026amp; supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow can you sleep better without supplements?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with your routine. The NHS advises \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/insomnia\/\"\u003eonly going to bed when you're sleepy, keeping your bedroom dark and quiet, and relaxing at least 1 hour before bed\u003c\/a\u003e, along with no alcohol, tea or coffee for at least 6 hours before bed, no screens right before bed and no daytime naps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a GP if changing your sleeping habits hasn't helped, or if you've had trouble sleeping for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo sleep supplements work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the products in this collection has an authorised sleep claim, so we don't claim they help you sleep. The NHS says sleep aids sold in pharmacies, some with natural ingredients such as valerian or lavender, are not a long-term answer to insomnia and should not be taken for longer than 1 to 2 weeks, and advises \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/insomnia\/\"\u003echecking with your doctor before taking anything for sleep problems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium has the authorised claim \"Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function\", where a product is at least a source of magnesium (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/eur\/2012\/432\/annex\"\u003eGB register of authorised health claims\u003c\/a\u003e), but that isn't a sleep claim. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-relaxation\"\u003esleep and relaxation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre sleep supplements safe?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck with a GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition. For magnesium, the NHS says \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/others\/\"\u003etaking high doses (more than 400mg) for a short time can cause diarrhoea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes a magnesium drink for children: supplements for under-18s should be discussed with a GP or pharmacist first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe sell the products on this page. That's our commercial interest, and it's why we show the evidence alongside them. This page is \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/health-information-disclaimer\"\u003egeneral information for adults, not personalised medical advice\u003c\/a\u003e. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-us\"\u003eAndy Arshad\u003c\/a\u003e, SupplementHQ. Last reviewed 11 October 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"betteryou-magnesium-flakes-sleep","title":"BetterYou Magnesium Flakes Sleep","description":"\u003cp\u003eA topical way to use magnesium: BetterYou Magnesium Flakes Sleep, 1000 grams per pack, absorbed through the skin instead of the gut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. Follow the directions on the pack — flakes are dissolved in a warm bath, sprays and lotions are applied to the skin and left to absorb. Avoid broken skin and the eye area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor external use — not to be swallowed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"legal\"\u003eFor external use only. Keep out of reach of children. 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Avoid broken skin and the eye area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor external use — not to be swallowed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"legal\"\u003eFor external use only. Keep out of reach of children. 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Do not exceed the stated dose. 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