How Long Does It Take for a Sleep Supplement to Work?
How long does it take for a sleep supplement to work? The honest answer is that there's no single timeline. Everyone's nights are different, and so is everyone's experience. What we can tell you is how to give a sleep supplement a fair go: take it each night, exactly as directed on the label, and make it part of your evening routine. Results vary from person to person.
It's one of the most common questions we get, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a marketing promise. So here's what we know, what we don't, and what you can do to set yourself up for a good night's sleep.
Why there's no one-size-fits-all answer
A sleep supplement isn't a switch you flip. Your nights are shaped by lots of things at once, so it's not possible to promise how soon anyone will notice a difference, or what that difference will be. A few of the things that vary from person to person:
- Your routine. Bedtimes that move around from night to night make it harder to see a pattern.
- Your evenings. Late meals, alcohol and screens close to bed all play a part in how you sleep.
- Your bedroom. Light, noise and temperature matter more than most of us think.
- How consistently you take it. Taking a supplement now and then makes it hard to know how it suits you.
That's why we don't publish a week-by-week timeline for SleepSHAKE. Anyone who promises you a result by a set date is guessing.
How to take SleepSHAKE
Take it every night, as directed. Results vary from person to person.
The directions are simple:
- Add 2 scoops (10 g) to 100 to 250 mL of cold water (use the lesser amount of water if you like, as long as you take the full 2 scoops).
- Shake well.
- Drink it straight away.
- Take it 30 minutes before bed, or as directed by your health professional.
We call it Your Nightly Ritual. It's a habit, not a quick fix. Consistency is the key, so make it part of your evening, the same way you'd brush your teeth.
What's in SleepSHAKE
SleepSHAKE Midnight Berry (AUST L 524569) enhances sleep quality and increases deep sleep, and promotes refreshing sleep. It also enhances muscle relaxation and supports nervous system function.
Full doses, printed on the label. Nothing hidden. Here's what's in each 10 g serve:
- Glycine: 3 g
- Magnesium: 350 mg, from magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate
- Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root extract: 600 mg
- Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) extract: 520 mg. Reishi is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to calm the mind.
- Chamomile with Apigenin (Matricaria chamomilla) flower extract: 51 mg, equivalent to 10.2 g of dry flower
SleepSHAKE has no added sugar, no maltodextrin and no melatonin. Contains sulphites.
Want to know more about each ingredient? Read our plain-English guide to sleep supplement ingredients.
Habits that support a good night's sleep
Whatever you take, your evening habits matter. A few simple ones:
- Go to bed and get up at around the same time each day, weekends included.
- Keep your bedroom dark, quiet and cool.
- Put screens away a little while before bed.
- Go easy on alcohol and big meals late in the evening.
- Keep caffeine to earlier in the day.
When to talk to your health professional
If you're unsure whether a sleep supplement is right for you, or you're pregnant, breastfeeding or taking any medicines or other supplements, talk to your health professional before you start. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
The bottom line
There's no single answer to how long a sleep supplement takes to work. Take it every night, as directed. Results vary from person to person.
If you'd like to start your own nightly ritual, see what's in the jar. Two scoops, cold water, shake, and drink it straight away. Each night, 30 minutes before bed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does SleepSHAKE take to work?
There's no single timeline, and we don't promise one. Take it every night, as directed. Results vary from person to person.
Should I feel drowsy after taking it?
SleepSHAKE is made for quality sleep, not to knock you out. Everyone is different, so if you have any concerns about how you feel after taking it, talk to your health professional.
How should I take it?
Add 2 scoops (10 g) to 100 to 250 mL of cold water (use the lesser amount of water if you like, as long as you take the full 2 scoops), shake well and drink it straight away. Take it 30 minutes before bed, or as directed by your health professional.
Can I take it each night?
SleepSHAKE is designed to be taken each night, as directed on the label. If you have questions about taking it over a longer period, talk to your health professional.
What if I don't notice a difference?
Check that you're taking the full dose (2 scoops, 10 g), 30 minutes before bed, each night, and look at the habits above. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Does SleepSHAKE contain melatonin?
No. SleepSHAKE contains no melatonin. If you take melatonin, other supplements or any medicines, talk to your health professional before combining them.
Can I take it if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Talk to your health professional before taking SleepSHAKE.
Is SleepSHAKE listed with the TGA?
SleepSHAKE is listed on the ARTG (AUST L 524569). That means it's a listed medicine, held to the standard the Therapeutic Goods Administration sets for what goes in it, how it's made, and what we're allowed to say about it.