{"title":"Sleep, Stress \u0026 Mood","description":"\u003cp\u003eSleep and stress are the same problem viewed from two ends. Cortisol that stays elevated into the evening is what keeps people staring at the ceiling, and a poor night raises it again the next day. \u003cstrong\u003eSleep and adaptogen supplements\u003c\/strong\u003e work on different points in that loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in this collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEvening wind-down\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lullabites-sleep-gummies\"\u003eLullaBites Sleep Gummies\u003c\/a\u003e are a chewable evening supplement designed to sit inside a wind-down routine rather than replace one. Timing matters more than dose with sleep supplements, and more is not better — \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/do-melatonin-sleep-gummies-work-dosage-timing\"\u003edo melatonin sleep gummies actually work\u003c\/a\u003e covers when to take them and what to check on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdaptogens for daytime stress\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maca-root-ashwagandha-drops\"\u003eMaca Root Ashwagandha Drops\u003c\/a\u003e combine two of the most widely used adaptogens in one liquid formula. They do quite different things despite usually being sold together: ashwagandha is studied primarily around cortisol and the stress response, maca around energy and stamina. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/maca-root-vs-ashwagandha-which-adaptogen\"\u003eMaca root vs ashwagandha\u003c\/a\u003e explains which one actually fits your situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat supplements cannot fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsistent bed and wake times, light exposure in the morning, and cutting screens before bed outperform any supplement in this collection. These are useful additions to those habits, not replacements for them. If sleeplessness is persistent, that is a conversation for your GP rather than a gummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/daily-essentials\"\u003eDaily Essentials\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/health-and-wellness\"\u003ehealth and wellness range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese products are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maca-root-ashwagandha-drops","title":"Maca Root Ashwagandha Drops","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaca Root Ashwagandha Drops\u003c\/strong\u003e combine two of the world's most used adaptogens in a liquid formula you can add to water, coffee or a smoothie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThey are sold together but they do different things\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is worth understanding before you buy, because the pairing is so common that people assume the two are interchangeable. They are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAshwagandha\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e, used in Ayurvedic practice for centuries. Its active compounds are withanolides, and the modern research interest centres on the stress response — specifically the HPA axis and cortisol. It is the calming half of this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaca root\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLepidium meyenii\u003c\/em\u003e, a Peruvian root grown at high altitude. Traditionally used for stamina, energy and libido. It is not a stimulant and contains no caffeine, but it is the energising half.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich one you actually need depends on your situation, and taking the wrong one is a common waste of money. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/maca-root-vs-ashwagandha-which-adaptogen\"\u003eMaca root vs ashwagandha: which adaptogen do you actually need\u003c\/a\u003e works through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines maca root and ashwagandha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid drops — mixes into any drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose-adjustable, no capsules to swallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd the labelled dose to a drink, once daily. Morning suits most people, since maca is mildly energising for some. Adaptogens are cumulative — give it four to six weeks of consistent use before judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it make me drowsy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is calming rather than sedating, and the maca offsets it. Most people take this during the day without issue. For actual sleep support, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lullabites-sleep-gummies\"\u003eLullaBites Sleep Gummies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarthy and slightly bitter — maca has a distinct malty note. It disappears in a smoothie or coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs ashwagandha safe for everyone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is generally avoided in pregnancy, and people with thyroid conditions or autoimmune disease should check with their doctor first. It can also interact with sedatives and thyroid medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long should I take it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdaptogens are commonly cycled — eight to twelve weeks on, then a break — rather than taken indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere this sits in our range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-stress-mood\"\u003eSleep, Stress \u0026amp; Mood\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication for thyroid or mental health conditions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutritions Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50983260586124,"sku":"KJ2600623","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/3368\/8716\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun23_2026_07_31_00PM.png?v=1782228258"},{"product_id":"lullabites-sleep-gummies","title":"LullaBites Sleep Gummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLullaBites Sleep Gummies\u003c\/strong\u003e are a chewable evening supplement built to sit inside a wind-down routine — no water, no pills, nothing to prepare when you are already tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow sleep supplements actually work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost evening supplements work on one of two things: signalling to your body that night has arrived, or reducing the physiological arousal that keeps you awake. Melatonin belongs to the first category. It is not a sedative — it does not knock you out. It is a timing signal, which is why \u003cem\u003ewhen\u003c\/em\u003e you take it matters more than how much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the single most common mistake people make with sleep supplements, and the reason many conclude they \"do not work\". Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/do-melatonin-sleep-gummies-work-dosage-timing\"\u003ewhether melatonin sleep gummies actually work\u003c\/a\u003e covers dosage, timing, and what to check on a label before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChewable gummy — no water needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for evening and wind-down routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent nightly serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake one serving in the evening, ideally at the same time each night. Consistency is what makes a timing signal useful — a supplement taken at 9pm one night and midnight the next is working against itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with the basics: consistent bed and wake times, dim light in the hour before bed, and screens away from your face. Those outperform any gummy on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill I feel groggy in the morning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrogginess usually means the dose was too high or taken too late. Both are adjustable. Lower is often better with sleep supplements, which is genuinely counter-intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I take it every night indefinitely?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscuss ongoing use with your GP. Many people use sleep supplements situationally — travel, shift changes, a stressful stretch — rather than permanently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the problem is stress rather than sleep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen the daytime is where to work. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maca-root-ashwagandha-drops\"\u003eMaca Root Ashwagandha Drops\u003c\/a\u003e target the cortisol side, and a bad night and a stressful day feed each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not give sleep supplements to a child without paediatric advice. For helping a child settle without a supplement, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/your-cozy-weighted-comfort-buddy\"\u003eweighted comfort buddies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere this sits in our range\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sleep-stress-mood\"\u003eSleep, Stress \u0026amp; Mood\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use. Persistent insomnia deserves medical assessment rather than a supplement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutritions Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51263611961484,"sku":"KJ2600407","price":44.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/3368\/8716\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jul_12_2026_08_21_38_PM.png?v=1783869733"}],"url":"https:\/\/nutritionslab.com\/collections\/sleep-stress-mood.oembed","provider":"Nutritions Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}