Sleep & Stress

A foundational mineral most people under-consume — strong for correcting inadequacy, modest (not magical) for sleep.

The most well-studied sleep supplement with strong evidence for sleep onset and jet lag — but effective at much lower doses than commonly sold.

An adaptogen with real RCT data for stress and cortisol reduction — not Grade A because trial sizes are small and long-term data is limited.

The simplest amino acid with surprisingly good RCT evidence for improving sleep quality and supporting collagen synthesis.

A sugar alcohol with good RCT evidence for reducing anxiety and panic symptoms at high doses, with additional data for PCOS — but requires gram-level dosing.

A calming amino acid from tea with solid RCT evidence for reducing stress and improving focused attention — without causing drowsiness.

A phospholipid with moderate RCT evidence for cognitive function in older adults and cortisol modulation after exercise — effects in healthy young adults are less established.

A flavonoid abundant in chamomile with preliminary evidence suggesting mild relaxation and neuroprotective properties, though human data remains thin.

A medicinal mushroom with centuries of traditional use and interesting mechanistic data, but limited rigorous human evidence for immune and sleep claims.