5 Supplements to Support Sleep Quality
We all know how amazing a night of restful, rejuvenating sleep feels, but for many, getting those eight hours seems impossible. The National Sleep Foundation reports that 35% of Americans rate their sleep as fair or poor, but for family caregivers, it’s even more challenging. Consider that nearly half (46.8%) report struggling to fall back asleep after waking up.
If you or your loved one often lies awake, counting sheep or staring at the ceiling, a sleep supplement may be the secret to a better night’s rest. To help, we’ve drafted this shoppable list of our five most popular sleep supplements.
How We Chose the Sleep Supplements Featured In This Buying Guide
The products featured in this buying guide are our best-selling and highest-rated sleep supplements. Whenever possible, we’ve included real buyer feedback under the heading “Hear It From a User/Caregiver.”
Carewell.com’s 5 Best Supplements to Support Sleep Quality
1. Nature’s Bounty Sleep Health, Melatonin
Melatonin is considered the gold standard of sleep supplements and for good reason. A meta-analysis of melatonin research found this natural compound reduces the time it takes to fall asleep, increases total sleep time, and improves overall sleep quality.
Nature’s Bounty melatonin is 100% drug-free and starts working within 60 minutes of consumption. It’s a great option if you or your loved one suffer from occasional sleeplessness and want to improve the quality of your rest.
Key Benefits & Features
Promotes relaxation and sleep with just one tablet.
Clinically proven to help users fall asleep faster and sleep longer.
All-natural and drug-free.
Hear It From a Caregiver: “It seems to work just fine. [I was] having trouble getting my mother to fall asleep after napping sporadically through the daytime hours.” - Margery H.
2. Bach Rescue Sleep Liquid Melts
Bach Rescue remedies are botanical supplements made from the extracts of wild plants and flowers. Doctor and homeopath, Edward Bach developed them in the early 1900s and they remain popular today.
Sleep Liquid Melts contain several ingredients, including rock rose, clematis, white chestnut, and cherry plum. These natural plant compounds ease anxiety, silence repetitive thoughts, and promote relaxation so you can easily doze off.
Key Benefits & Features
Gentle and non-habit forming (unlike some prescription sleep aids).
Formulated to calm and balance the mind so it’s easier to fall asleep.
The orange and vanilla flavor is suitable for even the pickiest palates.
Price: $9.74
3. OLLY Sleep Gummies
OLLY sleep gummies are a customer favorite. They taste great, have a pleasant texture, and contain several sleep-inducing ingredients. Specifically, OLLY sleep gummies have L-theanine in addition to melatonin. L-theanine is an amino acid derived from tea and some mushrooms. Research suggests it promotes relaxation before bed and helps users sleep more deeply.
Key Benefits & Features
Each gummy contains 3 milligrams of melatonin
Starts working within 30 minutes of consumption
Promotes restful sleep so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day
Price: $50.32
4. Liquid I.V. Sleep Drink Mix
Try Liquid I.V.’s Sleep Drink Mix if you prefer a soothing sip instead of a gummy or capsule. This proprietary blend contains melatonin, L-theanine, and valerian root to help you doze off quickly. Liquid I.V.’s Cellular Transport Technology (CTT) promotes rapid absorption so you get restful, refreshing sleep and wake up feeling ready for anything.
Key Benefits & Features
Comes in travel-friendly, single-serve packages. Mix the powder with 16 ounces of cold water and serve.
Sleep Drink Mix contains melatonin, L-theanine, and valerian root to calm the mind, relieve tension, and help you have more restful sleep throughout the night.
The delicious blueberry lavender flavor features floral notes and a hint of clove. Yum!
5. Unisom SleepTabs
Try Unisom SleepTabs if you or your loved one suffer from insomnia. These tablets contain doxylamine, a drug that helps you fall (and stay) asleep. The tablets are small, easy to swallow, and cause you to feel drowsy within 30 minutes. Talk to your doctor before taking Unisom as certain medical conditions increase the risk of side effects.
Key Benefits & Features
Non-habit-forming when used as directed.
Makes it easier to fall and stay asleep.
Safe for people 12 and older.
Hear It From a User: “[This] works well. I was looking for tablets I could cut; half of 25 mg is enough for me. Most stores have soft gels or gummies and I didn’t want melatonin added, just doxylamine.” - Dorota H.
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Shopping at Carewell is a great way to save! We offer free shipping on all orders $49+, and signing up for Autoship can save you even more. All new Autoship enrollees get 30% off the very first order and an additional 5% off future orders on qualifying products. Several supplements featured in this shopping guide, including Liquid I.V. Sleep Drink Mix, qualify for the extra 5% off.
Have Questions About Sleep Supplements? Contact Us!
If you're struggling to choose a sleep supplement that meets your and your loved one’s needs, contact us. Our friendly Care Team speaks English and Spanish and they’re available 24/7. They can answer your questions and make product recommendations. Call (800) 696-2273 or email support@carewell.com.
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Chad Birt is a freelance medical writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. When he isn't behind a keyboard, you can find him hiking, camping, or birdwatching with his wife Ella and their two dogs, Diane and Thoreau.
Chad Birt is a freelance medical writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. When he isn't behind a keyboard, you can find him hiking, camping, or birdwatching with his wife Ella and their two dogs, Diane and Thoreau.