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Is Natrol Melatonin Vegan/Vegetarian?

Natrol is one of the most popular manufacturers of melatonin supplements, and their fast dissolve formulas are among their best known. But as I outlined in my review of Natrol’s fast dissolve melatonin, there are some definite issues beyond the…

ZMA vs Multivitamin: How Should You Get Your Nutrients?

ZMA is one of my all-time favorite sleep supplements (well, at least top 5), but it’s a pretty simple mix: Vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc (both in aspartate form). (Some blends contain theanine, which I’m a fan of; read about…

New Mood vs Alpha BRAIN: Which Is Best for Sleep?

Ever since I posted my review of Alpha BRAIN, I have received questions asking which of Onnit’s supplements I preferred, New Mood or Alpha BRAIN. I find it hard to answer this question, since I really like both supplements, and…

ZMA or BCAA: Which Is Best for Nighttime Recovery?

Comparing ZMA with BCAAs (Branched Chain Amino Acids) is a bit like comparing ZMA with casein protein: They’re very different, one isn’t necessarily better than the other, and both can be used to enhance recovery. ZMA is a specific…

Innovation in a Pill or More of the Same? Reviewing YAWN by Nootrobox

I’ve tried and reviewed dozens of sleep supplements for this site, so I’ve already been through many of the older and more established formulations out there. But I’m constantly on the search for new supplements to try, which often leads…

ZMA vs Zinc vs Magnesium: Which Supplements Are Best for Sleep?

Many popular sleep supplements contain some forms of magnesium and zinc, and while magnesium is definitely the more popular element as far as these ingredients go, they’re both quite common. Perhaps the most famous combination of both is ZMA, a…

ZMA vs Casein: Which Is Better for Nighttime Recovery?

Recently, I’ve received a few questions from readers asking whether I prefer ZMA (a specific blend of magnesium and zinc) or casein for athletic recovery at night. This is an especially interesting question to me, because the two supplements vary…

My New Favorite Magnesium Supplement? Reviewing MagTech By Natural Stacks

I’ve had a lot of great experiences working magnesium into my diet through new foods and supplements. Overall, it’s improved my mood, work capacity, athletic recovery, and sleep (in a big way). So when I heard about Natural Stacks’ MagTech…

Broad Spectrum Sleep Aid? Reviewing LUNA By Intra Naturals

I’ve reviewed several dozen sleep supplements for this site (and for my personal benefit, let’s be real), so it’s a bit surprising I haven’t gotten to one of the Internet’s best-reviewed blends yet. Intra Naturals’ LUNA Sleep Aid is one…

Homeopathic Sleep Remedy? Reviewing Rescue Sleep Liquid Melts by Bach

The world of homeopathic “dilutions” is something I’ve gotten into before — or at least tried to, without a ton of success. I’m all for natural remedies, and I see supplements as just that: supplements in order to help optimize…

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