Getting a good night’s sleep is becoming increasingly recognised as essential for our overall health, but it seems many are still struggling; recent studies show that a staggering 68% of UK women confess to having difficulty sleeping well. With this growing concern, there’s been a surge in the market for sleep aids, including vitamins and supplements, which are also gaining traction on social media for their purported benefits. Magnesium glycinate, in particular, has become a fan favourite for its reputed ability to enhance sleep quality, reports the Mirror. Keen to discover which products truly deliver, we’ve tested an array of sleep supplements, from capsules and beverages to tinctures. Here’s our roundup of the top performers… READ MORE: ‘These five-star rated drops made a huge improvement to my sleep’ READ MORE: ‘I tried this luxury hotel’s sleep retreat and it made the world of difference’ Best sleep supplements for 2025 Dreem Distillery CBD Night Drops, from £60
Laura was impressed with how well these CBD drops worked
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Beauty and wellness editor Laura Mulley says: “I’ve always been a bit sceptical about CBD, but the results from taking these under-the-tongue drops really surprised me. I dropped off within minutes and had the most restful night’s sleep I’d had in ages, waking up feeling more refreshed than usual. It could have been the combination of using these drops together with Dreem Distillery’s bath soak, but I’d definitely recommend them.” Ancient + Brave True Magnesium+, from £19.20
Ancient + Brave’s Magnesium+ supplements
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Picture editor Kirsty Thornley says: “I have had poor sleep ever since having children. Almost every night I would wake up around 3am and could not go back to sleep. It has been like this for so long, and has got worse in the last years of my 40s and heading into the menopause. I started taking the Ancient + Brave True Magnesium+ tablets, two at night about 30 mins before bed, and within a week I started to notice the difference. There has been a huge improvement in my sleep: I’m not waking as much, my sleep is deep, and I feel rested when I wake up. I put this down to these magnesium tablets, and have been telling everyone I know about them!” Applied Nutrition x Coleen Rooney Sleep, currently £18.75 (usual price £25)
A delicious bedtime drink
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Laura says: “A raspberry, lavender and vanilla flavoured powder containing ingredients such as magnesium, L-theanine and ashwagandha, which you mix with water and drink before bed, this is probably the nicest tasting supplement I’ve ever tried – it tastes like milkshake! It’s so easy to incorporate into my evening routine, and I definitely think I notice a difference in my sleep when I drink this before bed.” INNOPURE Magnesium Glycinate, £12.99
May help you to sleep better
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Laura says: “I bought these on the advice of influencer Jamie Genevieve, and I’ve since repurchased them a couple of times; they’re fantastic value for money, and both my boyfriend and I agree they make a difference. Meanwhile, Amazon has revealed that Magnesium Glycinate 3-in-1 Complex, currently priced at £8.97, is a favourite among its shoppers.” Drowsy Sleep Supplements, from £36
Drowsy has just launched new beauty and sleep supplements
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Laura says: “Drowsy produces one of my all-time favourite sleep masks (you’ll definitely recognise this massive, pillow-like design), and now the luxury sleep brand has introduced its own supplements. Two years in development, these feature key ingredients such as magnesium, vitamin B6, selenium and chamomile, with customers hailing them as ‘game changing’ and reporting immediate effects. For an added skin boost, pair these with Drowsy’s Beauty supplements in the Beauty Sleep Clinic bundle, starting from £52.”
