Combination supplements

Sleep support combos: which one should you buy?

We compared sleep combos that pack melatonin, magnesium, theanine and calming herbs into one product. On the label, first check how many mg of melatonin you get per day (5 mg or less).

Melatonin on its ownMagnesium on its ownL-Theanine on its ownValerian root on its ownAshwagandha on its own

How to choose a combination supplement

  • Key ingredient amounts — Compared with our single-ingredient guidelines: melatonin starting at 0.5–1 mg, 5 mg at most; elemental magnesium 200–400 mg; theanine 100–200 mg as in single products; ashwagandha withanolides 10–30 mg (KSM-66 300–600 mg). Points off for lots of token ingredients at 10–20 mg each
  • Melatonin upper limit — Points off if the label dose is over 5 mg a day; 'Not recommended' at 10 mg. Also check whether you can take less (1 gummy or capsule, half a scoop of powder)
  • Stacked calming ingredients — 'Not recommended' if melatonin is stacked with 2 or more calming herbs at meaningful amounts, like valerian, hops, passionflower, ashwagandha or California poppy. Valerian: take caution if you have liver problems
  • Hidden amounts — 'Not recommended' if main ingredients are bundled in a proprietary blend that hides how many mg of each. If only small amounts of herbs are blended, it's noted in the reasons
  • Better than buying separately? — If magnesium and melatonin are each at a proper dose, the plus is fewer pills. If it's mostly melatonin with a sprinkle of other ingredients, a melatonin-only product is better
  • Cost per day — Price ÷ count × the label's max daily serving. Not used in the verdict, only noted in the reasons
  • Label check — Products we could not verify in the NIH DSLD label database get 'Depends on your needs' at best (regardless of brand). Review counts and star ratings are not used in the verdict. OTC sleep aids (diphenhydramine, doxylamine) and homeopathic products are not supplements, so they're 'Not applicable'

Best Sleep support combos supplements on Amazon, compared

Bottom line

We checked the labels of 18 popular sleep support combos on Amazon: 2 recommended, 7 depend on your needs, 9 not recommended.

  • Best overall — Natural Vitality CALM Sleep Magnesium Drink Mix (16 oz): Powder, so it's easy to start at 2 g (melatonin 2.5 mg) and adjust (Per serving: 4 g (2 teaspoons))
  • Gummy — OLLY Sleep Gummy (Blackberry Zen), 50 ct: Melatonin 3 mg in 2 gummies, 1.5 mg in 1 — good for starting low
  • Best value — Natural Vitality CALM Sleep Gummies (Blueberry Pomegranate), 120 ct: Melatonin 3 mg in 2 gummies, 1.5 mg in 1 — easy to adjust
  • Magnesium capsule — Natural Vitality CALM Sleep Capsules, 120 ct: The NIH database only has an earlier version without vitamin D, so we couldn't confirm it matches the current label

We checked the labels of popular Amazon products and rated them by the criteria above. Cost per day is relative — compared with other products of the same supplement. Check Amazon for the current price.

Best overallCALM Sleep Magnesium Drink Mix (16 oz)Natural Vitality GummySleep Gummy (Blackberry Zen), 50 ctOLLY Best valueCALM Sleep Gummies (Blueberry Pomegranate), 120 ctNatural Vitality Magnesium capsuleCALM Sleep Capsules, 120 ctNatural Vitality

Recommended 2

RecommendedNatural Vitality

CALM Sleep Magnesium Drink Mix (16 oz)

Drink powder, magnesium carbonate and glycinate · Per serving: 4 g (2 teaspoons) · Cost per day: low

Magnesium 220 mg, GABA 100 mg, L-theanine 50 mg, melatonin 5 mg (per 4 g; half at 2 g)

  • Powder, so it's easy to start at 2 g (melatonin 2.5 mg) and adjust
  • Magnesium 220 mg is a full daily dose
  • Theanine 50 mg is on the low side
  • The title mentions ashwagandha, but it's not on the label

People who want sleep support and magnesium together, and like a warm drink

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RecommendedOLLY

Sleep Gummy (Blackberry Zen), 50 ct

Gummy · Cost per day: average

Melatonin 3 mg, L-theanine 100 mg, chamomile 17 mg, passionflower 17 mg, lemon balm 16 mg (2 gummies)

  • Melatonin 3 mg in 2 gummies, 1.5 mg in 1 — good for starting low
  • Contains theanine 100 mg
  • The 3 herbs are small at 16–17 mg each, more of a bonus
  • Gummy, 2 g sugar in 2

People who don't like pills and want to start melatonin low

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Depends on your needs 7

DependsNatural Vitality

CALM Sleep Gummies (Blueberry Pomegranate), 120 ct

Gummy, magnesium citrate · Cost per day: low

Magnesium 50 mg, L-theanine 50 mg, melatonin 3 mg (2 gummies)

  • Melatonin 3 mg in 2 gummies, 1.5 mg in 1 — easy to adjust
  • Magnesium 50 mg and theanine 50 mg are far below daily doses — basically a melatonin gummy
  • Gummy, 2 g sugar in 2

People looking for a light melatonin gummy (not enough for magnesium)

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DependsNatrol

Sleep+ Calm Gummies (Strawberry), 60 ct

Gummy · Cost per day: low

Melatonin 6 mg, L-theanine 100 mg, herb blend 25 mg (chamomile, lemon balm, lavender, amounts not disclosed) (2 gummies)

  • The label dose of 2 gummies is melatonin 6 mg — over the 5 mg daily guideline. 1 gummy is 3 mg
  • Does contain theanine 100 mg
  • Herbs are a small 25 mg blend with no individual amounts

People who like gummies and will cut down to 1

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DependsNatural Vitality

CALM Sleep Capsules, 120 ct

Capsule, magnesium glycinate · Cost per day: low

Magnesium 220 mg, GABA 100 mg, L-theanine 50 mg, melatonin 3 mg (2 capsules, per previous label version) + vitamin D

  • The NIH database only has an earlier version without vitamin D, so we couldn't confirm it matches the current label
  • Per the earlier version, magnesium glycinate 220 mg with melatonin 3 mg
  • Theanine 50 mg is on the low side

People who want magnesium and melatonin in one pill

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DependsZzzQuil (Vicks)

PURE Zzzs Melatonin Gummies 2mg, 72 ct

Gummy · Cost per day: low

Melatonin 2 mg (per serving), chamomile, lemon balm, valerian, lavender (amounts not listed)

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • Melatonin is on the low side at 2 mg per serving
  • Not in the title, but valerian is in the ingredient list; herb amounts aren't shown

Gummy fans who want a low melatonin dose (if you have liver problems, note the valerian)

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DependsLemme

Sleep Gummies with 5mg Melatonin & Chamomile, 60 ct

Gummy · Cost per day: high

Melatonin 5 mg, L-theanine 50 mg, magnesium 20 mg, chamomile, lavender, elderberry (amounts not listed) (2 gummies)

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • Melatonin 5 mg is the top of the daily guideline — 2.5 mg in 1 gummy
  • Magnesium 20 mg and theanine 50 mg are far below studied doses — token amounts
  • Higher cost per day in this group

People who like gummies, starting with 1. Take magnesium separately

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DependsNutraHarmony

GABA L-Theanine Supplement 900 mg, 120 caps

Capsule · Cost per day: low

GABA 750 mg, L-theanine (900 mg combined), vitamin B6, magnesium oxide (2 capsules, some amounts not confirmed)

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • An amino acid combo with no melatonin or calming herbs
  • Only GABA 750 mg is listed; theanine amount isn't shown separately
  • Magnesium is the poorly absorbed oxide form

People who want to unwind without melatonin

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DependsPlant People

WonderSleep Mushroom Gummies, 60 ct

Gummy, sugar-free · Cost per day: high

Reishi mushroom, GABA, saffron, passionflower, chamomile, corydalis (amounts not confirmed), no melatonin

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • A mushroom and herb combo with no melatonin
  • Amounts per ingredient aren't confirmed, so we can't judge against studied doses
  • Highest cost per day in this group

People who want to avoid melatonin (check the label yourself)

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Not recommendedRelaxium

Sleep Aid for Adults, 30-Day (60 caps)

Capsule · Cost per day: high

Melatonin 5 mg, magnesium 100 mg, L-tryptophan 500 mg, ashwagandha 125 mg, GABA 100 mg, valerian + hops blend 228.9 mg (amounts not disclosed) (2 capsules)

  • Stacks melatonin with valerian, hops, ashwagandha, passionflower and GABA all at once
  • Valerian and hops are bundled in a blend, so individual mg aren't shown
  • The label allows up to 4 capsules a night, so melatonin can reach 10 mg
  • Magnesium 100 mg is a mix of oxide, citrate and glycinate

Not recommended — start each ingredient separately

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Not recommendedZzzQuil (Vicks)

PURE Zzzs Triple Action Melatonin Gummies 6mg with Ashwagandha, 60 ct

Gummy · Cost per day: average

Melatonin 6 mg, 230 mg blend (ashwagandha, chamomile, lemon balm, valerian, lavender, amounts not disclosed) (2 gummies)

  • Ashwagandha, promoted up front, is bundled in a blend with no mg shown
  • Melatonin 6 mg in 2 gummies — over the 5 mg daily guideline
  • Stacks melatonin with calming herbs like ashwagandha and valerian
  • Gummy, 5 g sugar in 2

Not recommended — start each ingredient separately

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Not recommendedNature's Bounty

Sleep3 Melatonin 10mg, 60 Tri-Layered Tablets

Tri-layer tablet (immediate + extended release) · Cost per day: low

Melatonin 10 mg, L-theanine 200 mg, herb blend 50 mg (chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, valerian, amounts not disclosed) (1 tablet)

  • Melatonin 10 mg per tablet — twice the 5 mg daily guideline
  • Tri-layer immediate- and extended-release tablet, so it's not meant to be split
  • Theanine 200 mg is plenty, but the 4 herbs are bundled in a 50 mg blend

Not recommended — use a 0.5–1 mg melatonin-only product and a theanine-only product

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Not recommendedOLLY

Ultra Strength Sleep Softgels, 60 ct

Softgel, magnesium oxide · Cost per day: average

Melatonin 10 mg, magnesium 150 mg (oxide), L-theanine 100 mg, 3 herbs at 16–17 mg each (2 softgels)

  • 2 softgels give melatonin 10 mg — twice the 5 mg daily guideline; even 1 is 5 mg
  • Softgel, so you can't split it any lower
  • Magnesium is the poorly absorbed oxide form; the 3 herbs are small amounts

Not recommended — start with a 0.5–1 mg melatonin-only product

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Not recommendedNested Naturals

LUNA Sleep Supplement with Melatonin, 60 caps

Capsule · Cost per day: average

Melatonin 6 mg, L-theanine 200 mg, valerian 150 mg, chamomile 150 mg, passionflower 100 mg, lemon balm 100 mg, hops 100 mg, GABA 100 mg (2 capsules)

  • Stacks melatonin with 7 calming ingredients including valerian, hops, passionflower and GABA
  • 2 capsules give melatonin 6 mg, over the 5 mg daily guideline
  • All amounts are disclosed, and theanine 200 mg is plenty

Not recommended — start each ingredient separately

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Not recommendedForce Factor

Somnapure Drug-Free Sleep Aid, 90 tablets

Tablet · Cost per day: average

Melatonin 3 mg, valerian, lemon balm, L-theanine, hops, chamomile, passionflower (amounts not confirmed) (2 tablets)

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • Stacks melatonin with calming herbs like valerian, hops and passionflower
  • Individual herb amounts aren't confirmed

Not recommended — start each ingredient separately

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Not recommendedMEDCHOICE

12-in-1 Melatonin 5mg Sleep Capsules with Magnesium, 90 ct

Capsule · Cost per day: average

Melatonin 5 mg, magnesium glycinate 500 mg, ashwagandha, L-theanine, GABA, chamomile, valerian and more (amounts not confirmed) (2 capsules)

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • 12 ingredients at once — stacks melatonin with calming herbs like ashwagandha and valerian
  • Amounts of the other ingredients aren't confirmed
  • Unclear whether magnesium 500 mg is compound weight or elemental magnesium

Not recommended — start each ingredient separately

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Not recommendedNooMost

Natural Sleep Aid with Magnesium, L-Theanine & Garcinia, 60 ct

Capsule · Cost per day: high

13 ingredients including melatonin, valerian, GABA, L-tryptophan, L-theanine, magnesium oxide, garcinia (amounts not confirmed) (2 capsules)

  • Couldn't find this product in the NIH label database, so we used the product page only
  • 13 ingredients at once — stacks melatonin with calming herbs like valerian, passionflower and hops
  • Contains garcinia (a weight-loss ingredient) that has nothing to do with sleep
  • Amounts per ingredient aren't confirmed

Not recommended — start each ingredient separately

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Not recommendedHerbs Etc.

Deep Sleep Softgels, 120 ct

Softgel, herb blend · Cost per day: high

200 mg blend per softgel (California poppy, valerian, passionflower, chamomile, lemon balm, oat, orange peel, amounts not disclosed), no melatonin

  • All main ingredients are bundled in a blend, so individual mg aren't shown
  • Stacks several calming herbs: California poppy, valerian and passionflower
  • Higher cost per day in this group

Not recommended — if you want herbs, use a single product that lists its amount

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