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Restful sleep is where every other health effort pays off. Sleep support supplements in this collection include magnesium, which helps maintain proper muscle function and is widely used in evening routines; melatonin, which helps increase total sleep time and helps reset the body's sleep-wake cycle for people with altered schedules; topical magnesium sprays; and botanical formulas traditionally used as sleep aids and to help temporarily promote relaxation.
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Our naturopaths favour gentle, non-habit-forming options and start low. Products must be practitioner-grade and licensed with a Health Canada NPN; we prefer magnesium bisglycinate for tolerance, liquid melatonin for flexible dosing, and brands that publish third-party testing for purity where they state it. Formulas with long stimulant-free ingredient lists are vetted for duplicates.
Top brands in this category include NFH, ATP Lab, Cymbiotika, BETR1 and Metagenics. Best sellers are NFH Magnesium SAP, NFH Liquid Melatonin SAP and Cymbiotika Magnesium Spray.
Not sure where to start? Book a consultation with one of our naturopaths.
Frequently asked questions
How much melatonin should I take?
Less than most people expect. Many of our clients do well on 0.5 to 3 mg taken 30 to 60 minutes before bed, which is why liquid formats are useful. Follow the label, start at the low end and speak with your health care practitioner about use beyond a few weeks.
Magnesium or melatonin: where should I start?
Our naturopaths usually begin with magnesium bisglycinate in the evening because it supports relaxation and is suitable for ongoing use. Melatonin is added when the sleep-wake rhythm itself is off, such as with shift work or travel.
Does topical magnesium work?
A magnesium spray or oil applied to the skin before bed is a soothing part of many wind-down routines, particularly for people who find oral magnesium hard on digestion. Evidence for absorption through skin is more limited, so we often pair it with an oral form.
