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Tossing and turning. Staring at the ceiling. Willing yourself to fall—and stay—asleep. We’ve been there. And it’s hard! The good news is, there are natural sleep aids we can turn to for a better night’s rest.
These five sleep aids and alternatives harness naturally occurring ingredients like melatonin, magnesium, and reishi to calm both body and mind before heading to bed. Melatonin, a horomone that your brain produces in response to darkness, is particularly having a moment in the wide range of gummies, powders, and supplements on the market. (Suggested doses of melatonin are between 0.5 to 5mg, though we suggest talking to your doctor.) We’ve also listed some melatonin-free options to help support your sleep (and an option for kids too).
Pair these sleep aids with a solid bedtime routine (and maybe a new mattress), and you’ll get the rest you need in no time. And for something a bit stronger, check out our guide to sustainable and organic CBD.
1. Ritual
Best For | Delayed-release melatonin
Ingredients | Cellulose, psyllium seed husk, spirulina extract
Price | $25 for 20 capsules
Ritual’s BioSeries™ Melatonin is not your average sleep aid. The BioSeries™ technology supports your natural sleep cycle through a delayed 6 hour phase that gently releases melatonin to support your natural sleep-wake cycle. With 5mg of melatonin in total, 1g releases instantly to help you fall asleep, 3 mg releases throughout your rest so you stay asleep, with the last mg phasing out by morning and helping you feel well rested. Ritual’s melatonin is also vegan, non-GMO, and made traceable so you know exactly where each ingredient in the formula comes from.
2. hiya
Best For | Kids
Ingredients | L-theanine, GABA, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, chamomile flower extract
Price | $35 for 30 servings
hiya understands the dangers of sugar addition in children and how conventional vitamins can contribute to this. To combat this, hiya has formulated a kids bedtime chewable that not only contains zero added sugar but also zero melatonin! These vegan, gluten-free, GMO-free, and dairy-free vitamins support brain health, nighttime calm, focus and relaxation, all which promotes a good night rest when overstimulated. With no processed “gummy” ingredients and a delicious taste, kids will benefit and enjoy. Get 50% off your first purchase and free shipping!
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3. Moon Juice
Best For | PMS symptoms
Ingredients | Magnesium, L-theanine, natural fruit extracts & flavors
Price | $42 for 30 servings
When melatonin isn’t helping, sometimes magnesium will! Moon Juice’s Magnesi-Om contains three bioavailable types of magnesium that release slowly to help you wind down. The powder is sweetened with monk fruit and easily dissolves in water (or any drink of choice). As a bonus, it’s known to alleviate PMS symptoms, too! With over 2,000 five-star reviews, it’s worth giving this sustainably sourced sleep aid a try. Choose from berry, blue lemon or a multipack set.
4. HUM
Best For | Budget-friendly melatonin
Ingredients | Melatonin, vitamin B6, calcium
Price | $12 for 30 capsules
HUM is on a mission to become the best, most reliable nutrition biz in the world—and the team is well on its way. Each formula contains only natural and sustainable ingredients and is triple-tested for purity and independently verified for potency. The Beauty zzZz formula comes with 3mg of melatonin and vitamin B6 to help reset your circadian rhythm. It won’t just help you fall asleep—you’ll stay asleep, wake up refreshed, and repeat.
5. Beam
Best For | Melatonin powders
Ingredients | Melatonin, reishi extract, magnesium, hemp, L-theanine
Price | $76 for 30 servings
Beam aims to help improve your mental and physical wellbeing with their line of hemp-powered products. Their bestselling Sleep Powder can be made like a regular cup of hot cocoa and contains 3mg of melatonin, L-theanine and reishi, all ingredients that ease you into rest mode. If you need a bit more support, Beam also carries extra strength capsules at 6mg of melatonin. We love the powder: just a half scoop—frothed with warm oat or almond milk 😋 —is the perfect serving about an hour before bed. Save the full scoop for weekends when you can sleep in!
