Sleep isn’t just about “getting a good night’s rest.” New research emerges all the time about sleep’s role in disease prevention, cognitive function, mood, athletic performance, and even in maintaining a healthy weight. And the health conditions that can arise with chronically poor sleep include diabetes, obesity, infertility, heart disease, sleep apnea, and others.

Although we might be eating right and otherwise supporting the health of our bodies, we could be neglecting sleep. In fact, more than 40 percent of U.S. adults don’t get the optimal amount of sleep each night. It probably won’t surprise you that stress is a major culprit.

Seven out of 10 U.S. adults experience so much daily stress that it disrupts their nightly sleep. And even the most active individuals struggle to catch their zz’s. Two-thirds of athletes report getting insufficient sleep the night before a competition. And the effect of fatigue on performance is only part of the problem. According to one study, student athletes who sleep less than eight hours nightly are twice as likely to suffer an injury.

When good sleep habits aren’t enough

So clearly, we all need a good night’s sleep. But how do we make that happen? One strategy is to modify the sleep environment and our habits – eliminate light from the bedroom, avoid blue screens one hour before bedtime, exercise daily, don’t eat before bedtime, stick to a regular sleep schedule, and relax with a pre-sleep ritual.

Another great strategy is to get the nutritional support you need to promote sleep’s natural triggers and to reduce stress in the body.

Turn to Thorne’s Sleep Bundle

Thorne’s Sleep Bundle is a trio of pre-bedtime supplements – Magnesium Bisglycinate, PharmaGABA-250, and Melaton-3 (melatonin). Here’s more information about each of the supplements and how they support restful sleep, so you can get back to feeling your best: 

Thorne’s Magnesium Bisglycinate: Did you know that a low level of melatonin (the “sleep” hormone) is associated with a low level of magnesium? Enter Thorne’s Magnesium Bisglycinate, a lightly sweetened powder that promotes restful sleep and muscle relaxation.*

Involved in more than 600 enzymatic reactions, magnesium supports restful sleep, muscle relaxation, heart health, bone health, and nerve health.* Because it is such a key player in the body, a magnesium deficiency can manifest in many ways, including poor sleep.

Although many U.S. adults aren’t getting enough magnesium, it is the elderly population, those who take certain medications, and diabetics who are at greatest risk for a magnesium deficiency.

A magnesium deficiency can also impact athletes. Magnesium Bisglycinate is a great supplement option for active individuals because they have a higher baseline need for this mineral. Magnesium is lost through sweat and is involved in body functions – such as energy production, protein synthesis, and healing – that demand more magnesium during physical activity.*

How to use: Mix 1 scoop with at least 8 ounces of water 1-2 times daily or as recommended by a health professional.

Explore Thorne’s magnesium supplements and compare them here.

Thorne’s PharmaGABA-250: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, also known as GABA, is a major calming brain chemical or neurotransmitter.* Clinical studies show that the natural form of GABA that is in Thorne's PharmaGABA can decrease the brain's stress-related beta waves and increase the production of its alpha-waves, creating a profound sense of physical relaxation while maintaining mental focus.*

Thorne’s PharmaGABA-250 supports restful sleep, acts like a “brake” on stress, and promotes a focused state of mind.*

How to use: Take one capsule 1-3 times daily, or as recommended by a health professional.

Thorne’s Melaton-3: This sleep support superstar is in both Thorne sleep bundles – the Sleep Bundle and the Sleep Bundle for Athletes (discussed below). It contains 3 mg of melatonin per capsule to help maintain your normal sleep-wake cycle – your circadian rhythm.* For individuals who have difficulty sleeping or have altered circadian rhythms – such as from jet lag or night shift work – supplementation with melatonin promotes the resynchronization of this cycle.*

An adequate melatonin level is reported to be a positive factor in cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neuroendocrine, and bone health.* Research indicates melatonin exerts its sleep-promoting action by decreasing the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, by improving the ability to stay asleep, and by enhancing the depth of sleep.*

How to use: Take 1 capsule at bedtime, or as recommended by a health or performance professional.

Train with Thorne’s Sleep Bundle for Athletes

Are you an athlete or active person who needs additional sleep support? Then kick it up a notch with Thorne’s Sleep Bundle for Athletes, a trio of supplements that helps you recover and prepare for the next day of training or competition.* In addition to Melaton-3, this sleep bundle contains RecoveryPro® and Multi-Vitamin Elite; all three supplements are NSF Certified for Sport®.

Thorne’s RecoveryPro is a blend of a whey protein, tryptophan, PharmaGABA, and magnesium bisglycinate – in a chocolate-flavored powder that mixes easily in water and tastes great hot or cold.

In addition to supporting restful sleep and lowering cortisol to modulate stress, it also optimizes nighttime muscle recovery.* Research suggests that athletes who strength-train in the evening and take a protein supplement before bed achieve a greater increase in strength output and muscle size.*

Because RecoveryPro provides protein, it supports good sleep and helps muscles recover better at night.* It’s a great choice for athletes, for individuals who engage in demanding physical work, for the elderly who need support for both sleep and muscle strengthening, and for anyone who would benefit from a combination of sleep support and muscle recovery.*

How to use: Mix 1 scoop with 8 ounces of either hot or cold water before bedtime.

Thorne’s Multi-Vitamin Elite provides two multi-vitamin/mineral formulas that meet daytime and nighttime needs, including the need for restful sleep.* The A.M. formula promotes energy production during the daytime, while the P.M. formula supports rest and recovery at night.*

The P.M. formula contains more minerals, and also contains Relora®, a proprietary blend of two plant extracts shown to curb late-night food cravings, optimize the level of the stress hormone cortisol, aid in weight management, and support restful sleep.*

How to use

  1. A.M. formula: Take 3 capsules each morning with a meal, or as recommended by a health or performance professional.
  2. P.M. formula: Take 3 capsules each evening with a meal, or as recommended by a health or performance professional.

Thorne's Sleep Test

If you want to better understand why you’re having sleep problems, Thorne offers an at-home Sleep Test that examines your circadian rhythms of cortisol and melatonin over a 24-hour period. You will receive insights regarding your results plus a personalized plan for how best to eat, exercise, and supplement based on your individual test results.