This section covers the mind and rest. It is split into Anxiety and Stress, Sleep Support, and Mood and Mental Wellbeing, each with reviews, best-of guides and explainers.Products in this area often use magnesium, L-theanine, ashwagandha, melatonin and herbal blends. We check doses against human research, note drowsiness and other side effects, flag interactions, and review the refund policy.If you are struggling with low mood, anxiety or poor sleep for weeks, please talk to a doctor. Ask before using supplements if you take antidepressants or sedatives, or are pregnant.When should sleep trouble be checked by a doctor instead of handled with a supplement?See a doctor if poor sleep lasts for weeks, leaves you very tired during the day, or comes with loud snoring or gasping at night. These can be signs of insomnia or sleep apnea, which need proper care. Low mood or constant worry also deserve attention. A supplement can mask a problem that needs a diagnosis.Source: Sleep Disorders, MedlinePlus
To fall asleep fast, stop caffeine at least 6 hours before bed, take a warm bath or shower 1 to 2 hours before, and write a short to-do list. In bed, use slow breathing or muscle relaxation, and get up if you are still awake after about 20 minutes. For ongoing insomnia, CBT-I cut time to sleep by about 19 minutes in trials.
Ashwagandha may ease stress and improve sleep a little. In 12 trials with 1,002 adults, ashwagandha extracts lowered stress and anxiety scores more than placebo, mostly at 300 to 600 mg a day, but the evidence is low in certainty. Side effects are usually mild, though rare cases of liver injury have been reported. Avoid it if pregnant or if you have thyroid disease.
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