Symptom·Sleep·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Poor sleep / insomnia.
When poor sleep / insomnia is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
Relevance reflects how directly each supplement targets this symptom in the NutriStack map. Evidence is the supplement’s own rating. Open any name for the full profile.
- 01Magnesium GlycinateModerate90% match
Supports relaxation and can reduce the muscle tension and stress reactivity that interfere with sleep onset.
SuggestedMagnesium bisglycinate - 02MelatoninStrong88% match
Directly supports circadian signaling and sleep initiation when timing is the real problem.
SuggestedLow-dose immediate-release melatonin - 03L-TheanineModerate74% match
Promotes calmer pre-sleep mental state without acting as a sedative-hypnotic.
SuggestedL-theanine - 04GlycineModerate72% match
Can improve sleep quality and help lower perceived body heat at bedtime.
SuggestedPure glycine powder - 05AshwagandhaModerate69% match
Can lower perceived stress and evening cortisol burden in some users.
SuggestedSensoril - 06TaurineLimited58% match
Has calming neuromodulatory effects that may support nighttime relaxation.
SuggestedTaurine powder
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