Supplements are the smallest lever on sleep — they won’t fix a bright, hot bedroom or a late espresso — but the right one can help at the margins. This category looks honestly at what’s backed by evidence (magnesium glycinate, correctly timed low-dose melatonin, glycine, L-theanine) versus what’s mostly hype, plus the dosing and timing that decide whether they work at all. We flag the trade-offs reviews gloss over: melatonin is for timing, not sedation; “proprietary blends” often hide tiny doses; more isn’t better. Treat these as a complement to good habits and a good environment, not a substitute. Start with the guides, then read the reviews.
