What the research actually says.
Evidence-based articles on supplements for sleep and stress. We cite real studies, report effect sizes honestly, and flag where the evidence is thin. Wellness information, not medical advice.
Magnesium Glycinate for Sleep: What the Research Actually Says
The glycinate form's bioavailability advantage, the Abbasi 2012 RCT, dose and timing details, and why individual response varies based on magnesium status.
Magnesium Glycinate for Anxiety: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Honest Caveats
How the HPA axis depletion cycle works, what the Boyle 2017 meta-analysis found across 18 studies, form differences, and who is most likely to respond.
Melatonin for Sleep: Strongest Evidence, Most Misused Dose
The Cochrane review findings, why 0.5 mg often beats 10 mg for sleep onset, the circadian versus hypnotic distinction, and why most supplement doses are too high.
Ashwagandha for Anxiety: KSM-66 vs Sensoril, Cortisol Evidence, and the 8-Week Window
The two extract standards, the Chandrasekhar 2012 and Langade 2019 cortisol RCTs, why the 8-week timeline is evidence-based, and the safety considerations worth knowing.