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The Deepest Sleep I’ve Ever Had? Reviewing Max Sleep By Driven Performance Labs

Like a lot of niches in nutrition, the sleep supplement market is (almost) dominated by a few big manufacturers and a few formulations that have been popular for a long time. That’s not to say these are bad products; many…

Fall Asleep Fast Or Same Old Rest? Reviewing Sound Sleep By Gaia Herbs

I’ve tried a number of supplements that help me get more restful, deeper sleep. But a big problem many people have — and one I struggle with from time to time — isn’t the duration of sleep itself, but rather…

Dream Water Versus Food For Sleep: Which Shot Wins?

Recently, a friend (who HATES swallowing pills) asked me for a recommendation on a good, ready-to-drink sleep supplement. “Ready-to-drink” rules out my longtime favorite Natural Calm, as it comes in powder form to mix yourself. That left me with…

What Time Should You Take Sleep Supplements?

Chances are your sleep routine isn’t going to be the exact same every night. In the past, I’ve tried setting an alarm when it’s time to put away the electronics and start winding down for bed (with a book, soothing…

Solaray Valerian Root Extract Review: How The Ancient Greeks Conquered Insomnia

I usually opt for what most people call “natural” or simple supplements to help my sleep. I was first introduced to Valerian as one of the the ingredients in Sleep Blend SP-17 by Solaray. Sleep Blend has become one…

Natrol Melatonin Review: No Water Required But Does It Really Work?

Melatonin is one of my favorite go-to ingredients for better sleep. I find it helps me fall asleep faster, rest deeper, and awake feeling more refreshed. However, most of my experience with melatonin comes in the form of multi-ingredient products…

Dreaming Strong: Reviewing Iron Dream The Arnold Schwarzenegger Series By MusclePharm

I was introduced to Iron Dream by a friend who is a powerlifting champion. This is the first sleep supplement I’ve tested with “dream” as a part of the name, and it does the name justice (more on that later).…

Tart Cherry And Tryptophan: Reviewing Food For Sleep By Scientific Nutrition Products

I’m always on the lookout for new natural supplements to supplement my sleep. I prefer pills to drinks, but with the mounting research lauding the benefits of tart cherry for both inflammation-induced pain, brought on by physical activity and improved …

South Pacific Secret: Reviewing Kava Kava By Natrol

I first heard of kava kava in high school after a friend’s mom brought some back from a vacation in Tahiti. My friend used it to help her cope with her anxiety issues, and whether it was psychosomatic or real,…

The Calming Power of Magnesium: Reviewing Natural Calm by Natural Vitality

Given my preference for natural sleep supplements, Natural Calm was one of the first sleep supplements I tried. A simple but effective product comprised of mostly magnesium (an essential mineral involved in sleep cycles, bone, and heart health) Natural Calm…

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