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The Best Supplements for Sleep, Ranked by Evidence
Poor sleep is the single highest-leverage health problem to fix — it affects cognitive performance, hormonal balance, immune function, and body composition simultaneously. These four supplements have the strongest clinical evidence for improving sleep quality in adults.
#1 Magnesium Glycinate
Activates GABA receptors, reduces cortisol 28%, improves deep sleep. Best all-around sleep supplement.
#2 Ashwagandha KSM-66
Reduces cortisol 28%, improves sleep latency and quality score. 2021 RCT confirmed effects.
#3 Apigenin 50mg
Natural GABA-A agonist, CD38 inhibitor. Huberman sleep protocol. 50mg nightly.
Top Rated Supplements
Magnesium Glycinate9.6/10Apigenin8.6/10Ashwagandha KSM-669.3/10All reviews include price comparisons & third-party testing
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