Sleep Nighttime Powder

Sleep Nighttime Powder

youtheory4.4 (42 ratings)
Format:Pack Quantity: 21 Packet(s) · 21 servings
Goals
$13.15 $0.62 per serving

Product analysis

51 out of 100

Sleep Nighttime Powder combines melatonin with ingredients that may help relaxation and sleep quality. Melatonin can cause drowsiness and slower reactions, making bedtime its more suitable use.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality24

Most ingredient forms are not disclosed, making preparation comparisons difficult. Magnesium citrate is named, but the quality of the combined formula cannot be established confidently.

Ingredient Transparency69

The amount of each ingredient is disclosed, which helps you compare servings. Only the magnesium form is named, leaving most preparations unclear.

Value For Money51

Value is mixed across the ingredients: theanine is more favorably priced than 5-HTP, while glycine sits between them. Cost comparisons for the remaining ingredients remain uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction65

Customer feedback is positive. The small review pool limits how broadly it represents buyer experience.

Product Focus67

The clearest purpose is bedtime support, with melatonin helping sleep timing and theanine potentially helping relaxation. The benefit of combining tryptophan and 5-HTP is uncertain, and their inclusion does not establish broader mood or weight benefits.

Format
Pack
Container
21 Packet(s)
Per serving
$0.62
Customer rating
4.4 · 42 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgMelatonin · 0.3 mgTheanine · 200 mgGlycine · 3000 mg

Melatonin supports sleep timing and onset, while theanine may help relaxation and reported sleep quality over repeated use. Glycine provides 3000 mg per serving, matching the amount in a small preliminary bedtime study. Magnesium may offer modest support in poor sleepers. The 5-HTP evidence is limited to a small study in older adults, and the 250 mg tryptophan amount is below the 1 g used in some mixed sleep-onset studies; their shared precursor role does not establish added benefit together.

How this product is rated for Sleep Support

Ingredient fit82

The ingredients address several sleep-related roles, with varying amounts and evidence.
Goal fit
Melatonin, theanine, glycine, magnesium and the precursors provide distinct goal connections.
Dose adequacy
Glycine and theanine match supplied study amounts; magnesium and tryptophan have smaller amount contributions.

Pathways100

The formula covers timing, calming, stress-related, precursor and sleep-onset temperature routes.
Depth
Calming is the strongest covered route.
Breadth
All five evaluated routes receive broad coverage, without proving synergy.

Evidence100

Melatonin anchors the evidence, while other ingredients have smaller or more population-specific studies.
Evidence strength
Melatonin provides the strongest human sleep-onset evidence in this formula.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize all six contributing preparations.

Formulation logic100

The contributing ingredients do not require an additional partner, and no assessed conflict was applied.
Partner coverage
Each contributing ingredient can contribute independently or has its required partner.
Conflicts
No assessed ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All contributing ingredients meet the saved amount threshold; that threshold does not establish a proven effective sleep dose.
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 1 study
Glycine Supportive 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgGlycine · 3000 mgTryptophan · 250 mgTheanine · 200 mg

Theanine may ease tension during stressful tasks, while melatonin is relevant mainly to sleep-associated stress and selected procedural anxiety. Magnesium adds conditional support when intake is low. 5-HTP has limited, situational anxiety findings; tryptophan’s neurotransmitter role does not establish everyday stress relief. Glycine’s supplied metabolic findings do not establish emotional stress relief.

How this product is rated for Stress Relief

Ingredient fit79

The relevant ingredients are the formula’s main active focus. The selected serving makes a partial amount contribution; the comparison does not establish a proven effective dose.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients are the formula’s main active focus.
Dose adequacy
The selected serving makes a partial amount contribution; the comparison does not establish a proven effective dose.

Pathways100

The clearest emphasis is neural calming. Meaningful coverage includes neural calming, mood and neurotransmitter synthesis, sleep recovery.
Depth
The strongest emphasis is neural calming; this describes the ingredients’ coverage, not a guaranteed benefit.
Breadth
The meaningful coverage spans neural calming, mood and neurotransmitter synthesis, sleep recovery.

Evidence77

Theanine supplies the strongest relevant support. The relevant preparations satisfy the supplied preparation comparison, without guaranteeing the same benefit.
Evidence strength
Theanine provides the strongest support among the ingredients with meaningful amounts; its specific limitations still apply.
Studied preparation
The relevant preparations satisfy the supplied preparation comparison, without guaranteeing the same benefit.

Formulation logic100

The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their identified supporting partners. The included amounts all make meaningful comparison contributions.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their identified supporting partners.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All ingredients included in the amount check make a meaningful comparison contribution in this selected serving.
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 18 studies
Glycine Supportive 1 study
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Melatonin Supportive 21 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mg5-HTP · 100 mg

Theanine may help reduce tension after stressful tasks, though sustained mood improvement remains uncertain. Magnesium can help address low intake associated with depressed mood or apathy. The 200 mg theanine serving matches the amount in the small acute study; the serotonin-related roles of 5-HTP and tryptophan and the sleep-related role of glycine do not establish additional direct mood benefits.

How this product is rated for Mood Support

Ingredient fit78

Theanine, 5-HTP, Glycine, Magnesium and Tryptophan provide the recorded ingredient connection. Most declared amounts approach the saved reference range, while some provide a smaller contribution.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients are present, but the broader formula is less focused on mood support.
Dose adequacy
Most declared amounts approach the saved reference range, while some provide a smaller contribution.

Pathways80

The strongest recorded connection is monoamine signalling, without establishing a corresponding improvement in mood.
Depth
The strongest recorded connection is monoamine signalling, without establishing a corresponding improvement in mood.
Breadth
The recorded contributions cover calming and serotonin-related functions, with limited support for other areas.

Evidence91

The leading ingredient is recognized in the saved findings, but its population and outcome limitations constrain expectations for general mood support.
Evidence strength
The leading ingredient is recognized in the saved findings, but its population and outcome limitations constrain expectations for general mood support.
Studied preparation
Some preparation details do not match the reviewed material, limiting transfer of the findings to this product.

Formulation logic100

The supplied facts show no configured conflicts or missing required partners. Amount thresholds describe the saved comparison, rather than proven mood efficacy.
Partner coverage
The recognized ingredients do not lack a required partner in the supplied findings; this does not establish added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the saved amount threshold, which is not a proven effective mood dose.
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 9 studies
Glycine Mixed 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 60 studies
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mg

Theanine may support short-term attention and calm focus. Small studies support a limited acute role, without establishing lasting cognitive improvement or neuroprotection. Magnesium supports normal nerve function, without establishing generic cognitive enhancement. Melatonin's sleep-timing role and tryptophan's precursor role do not establish next-day memory or executive-function improvement. Their amounts receive differing recognition in the saved findings.

How this product is rated for Brain Health

Ingredient fit67

Theanine and magnesium contribute alongside sleep-related ingredients.
Goal fit
Theanine and magnesium contribute alongside sleep-related ingredients.
Dose adequacy
Theanine reaches its saved benchmark; magnesium, melatonin and tryptophan receive partial recognition.

Pathways59

Stress and arousal regulation is the strongest represented area. Other areas have limited coverage.
Depth
Stress and arousal regulation is the strongest area in the saved findings; pathway mapping does not establish an improvement in cognition.
Breadth
Only stress and arousal regulation reaches the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence84

Magnesium leads the saved evidence finding. Tryptophan lacks a recognized studied preparation.
Evidence strength
Magnesium leads the saved evidence finding; its recognized role does not establish broad cognitive enhancement.
Studied preparation
Tryptophan lacks a recognized studied preparation.

Formulation logic100

No unmet partner requirement or configured conflict was found. All credited ingredients clear the amount threshold used for inclusion.
Partner coverage
Each credited ingredient works independently or has its required partner.
Conflicts
No configured conflict was matched among the evaluated combinations.
Effective doses
All credited ingredients clear the inclusion threshold; that threshold does not prove an effective clinical dose.
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 86 studies
Melatonin Supportive 29 studies
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgGlycine · 3000 mg

Magnesium supports normal energy processes and has a limited physical-function signal in exercising older women, especially when dietary intake is low. Glycine is a collagen and glutathione precursor, but combination findings do not establish an anti-aging benefit from glycine alone. Melatonin relates to sleep timing; that does not establish slower aging or lasting preservation of function.

How this product is rated for Longevity

Ingredient fit62

The formula contains ingredients relevant to selected aspects of aging, with the recorded amounts and breadth of other uses limiting how focused that connection is.
Goal fit
Some ingredients connect to this goal, while the broader formula and its other linked uses reduce its focus.
Dose adequacy
The recorded serving amounts support differing contributions; amounts alone do not establish an effective daily regimen or a proven aging benefit.

Pathways49

The findings describe specific mechanisms, rather than broad preservation of function or longer life.
Depth
The strongest assigned connection is antioxidant defence, which describes a mechanism rather than a demonstrated whole-body aging outcome.
Breadth
Coverage is concentrated in one mechanism, leaving the other aspects of the goal less supported.

Evidence100

The saved evidence finding must be read alongside the specific population, preparation and outcome limits for each relevant ingredient.
Evidence strength
Magnesium anchors the evidence finding; the relevant population, preparation and outcome limits still apply.
Studied preparation
The saved result recognizes the preparations as matching its evidence criteria; that does not broaden the outcomes demonstrated.

Formulation logic100

The evaluated partner and conflict requirements are satisfied. Serving amounts support the saved inclusions without establishing synergy or personal suitability.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients can contribute alone or have their required partner; this does not establish an added combination benefit.
Conflicts
No conflict was identified by the evaluated rules; that is narrower than an assessment of overall suitability.
Effective doses
The counted ingredients meet the saved amount threshold, which is not a proven minimum effective dose.
Study evidence
Glycine Mixed 14 studies
Magnesium Supportive 12 studies
Melatonin Supportive 6 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 200 mgTheanine · 200 mg

L-theanine may help selected verbal-fluency and executive tasks. The supplied trial used 200 mg daily for four weeks, with cognitive differences limited to a subgroup with lower starting performance, so broad improvements in memory or attention are uncertain. Melatonin can cause sedation and slower reactions, working against daytime performance.

How this product is rated for Cognitive Support

Ingredient fit64

L-theanine supplies the relevant connection to cognition. The counted amounts reach the saved benchmarks.
Goal fit
L-theanine contributes to the cognitive focus, alongside ingredients intended for other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The counted ingredients reach the saved amount benchmarks; these comparisons do not establish a proven benefit or a daily dosing schedule.

Pathways51

The strongest recorded connection concerns stress and arousal regulation, through L-theanine. Coverage is concentrated in this one area.
Depth
The strongest recorded connection concerns stress and arousal regulation, through L-theanine.
Breadth
Only stress and arousal regulation reaches the saved coverage threshold, leaving the other named pathways uncovered.

Evidence81

Theanine has limited standalone task evidence, with the supplied cognitive difference confined to a lower-baseline subgroup.
Evidence strength
Theanine has limited standalone task evidence, with the supplied cognitive difference confined to a lower-baseline subgroup.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation finding recognizes the counted ingredients; form naming does not establish superior cognitive effects.

Formulation logic83

Melatonin triggers a conflict because sedation and slower reactions can work against daytime cognitive performance. The counted ingredients have no unmet partner requirement.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients have no unmet partner requirement in the supplied findings; that does not establish an added benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
Melatonin triggers a conflict because sedation and slower reactions can work against daytime cognitive performance.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount threshold; this threshold is not a demonstrated effective dose.
Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 24 studies
Theanine Supportive 25 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
200 mg
L-Glycine
3000 mg 74
L-Tryptophan
250 mg
L-Theanine
200 mg 88
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan
100 mg 62
Melatonin
0.3 mg
Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Theanine · 200 mg OverallScore88
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 200 mg of L-theanine. The whole-product price works out to $0.31 per 100 mg of theanine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The recorded form is L-theanine; no branded source or additional purity evidence is recorded in the saved facts.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is identified as L-theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
No branded source or additional purity evidence is recorded in the saved facts.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

200 mg of L-theanine is individually disclosed per serving.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
The serving contains 200 mg of L-theanine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The 200 mg of L-theanine is individually disclosed per serving.

Value80

The whole-product price works out to $0.31 per 100 mg of theanine.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The whole-product price works out to $0.31 per 100 mg of theanine.
Glycine · 3000 mg OverallScore74
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
The labeled serving provides 3,000 mg of glycine. The whole-product price works out to about $0.21 per 1,000 mg of glycine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

A manufacturing-practices claim is recorded for the glycine; independent purity verification is not established by that claim.
Glycine Sourcing and Purity Standards
A manufacturing-practices claim is recorded for the glycine; independent purity verification is not established by that claim.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency94

The glycine amount is disclosed, making it easy to compare. The available facts also recognize ordinary excipients.
Clinically Relevant Dosage
The labeled serving provides 3,000 mg of glycine, a relatively substantial amount.
Label Transparency and Yield Disclosure
The label records 3,000 mg of glycine per pack.
Clean Label and Excipient Quality
The available facts recognize ordinary excipients; they do not establish a minimal ingredient list.

Value60

The whole-product price works out to about $0.21 per 1,000 mg of glycine.
Cost Efficiency per 1,000mg of Glycine
The whole-product price works out to about $0.21 per 1,000 mg of glycine.
5-HTP · 100 mg OverallScore62
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 100 mg of 5-HTP. The recorded warning mentions antidepressants or other serotonin-affecting medications.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

The saved information identifies 5-HTP without establishing its botanical source.
Botanical Source & Standardization
The botanical source is not established in the saved facts, so source standardization cannot be determined.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 100 mg of 5-HTP. The recorded warning mentions antidepressants or other serotonin-affecting medications.
Dosage Potency & Range
The serving contains 100 mg of 5-HTP.
Safety Warnings & Label Clarity
The recorded warning mentions antidepressants or other serotonin-affecting medications.

Value30

The whole-product serving costs about $0.63; its cost relative to the 5-HTP provided is relatively high in the evaluation.
Price per 100mg 5-HTP
The whole-product price corresponds to about $0.63 per 100 mg of 5-HTP.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Antenatal magnesium sulfate and neuroprotection.
    Doyle LW · Current opinion in pediatrics · 2012
    Meta-analysis6,145 participants5 studies pooledBrain Health forMagnesium
  2. No. 376-Magnesium Sulphate for Fetal Neuroprotection.
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    Guideline / consensus4,446 participantsBrain Health forMagnesium
  3. Magnesium Sulfate Before Preterm Birth for Neuroprotection: An Updated Cochrane Systematic Review.
    Shepherd ES; Goldsmith S; Doyle LW; Middleton P; Marret S; Rouse DJ; Pryde P; Wolf HT; Crowther CA · Obstetrics and gynecology · 2024
    Systematic review5,917 participants6 studies pooledBrain Health forMagnesium
  4. Magnesium sulphate for fetal neuroprotection at imminent risk for preterm delivery: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
    Wolf HT; Huusom LD; Henriksen TB; Hegaard HK; Brok J; Pinborg A · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2020
    Meta-analysis5,917 participants6 studies pooledBrain Health forMagnesium
  5. Magnesium sulfate and fetal neuroprotection: overview of clinical evidence.
    Chollat C; Marret S · Neural regeneration research · 2020
    Narrative reviewBrain Health forMagnesium
  6. Comparative Efficacy, Tolerability, and Acceptability of Donanemab, Lecanemab, Aducanumab, Melatonin, and Aerobic Exercise for a Short Time on Cognitive Function in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Terao I; Kodama W · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2024
    Meta-analysis4,599 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  7. Melatonin for sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Mdluli NT; Banda KJ; Chang YC · Age and ageing · 2025
    Meta-analysis516 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  8. Add-on prolonged-release melatonin for cognitive function and sleep in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a 6-month, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial.
    Wade AG; Farmer M; Harari G; Fund N; Laudon M; Nir T; Frydman-Marom A; Zisapel N · Clinical interventions in aging · 2015
    Randomized trial80 participantsBrain Health forMelatonin
  9. Early Oral Melatonin Supplementation Supports White Matter Maturation in Preterm Infants: Neuroprotective Insights of an Antioxidant Molecule.
    Garofoli F; Asteggiano C; Minniti ML; Accorsi P; Albertini R; Angelini M; Aversa S; Ballante E; Cabini RF; Caporali C; Cociglio S; Franco V; Longo S; Malerba L; Materia V; Mazzocchi L; Naboni C; Palmisani M; Pullega C; Pisoni C; Preda L; Riboli A; Risso FM; Rognone E; Savini G; Simoncelli AM; Villani P; Tzialla C; Pinelli L; Fazzi E; Chiapparini L; Borgatti R; Ghirardello S; Pichiecchio A; Orcesi S · Journal of pineal research · 2026
    Randomized trial54 participantsBrain Health forMelatonin
  10. Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin in Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Abouelmagd ME; Aldemerdash MA; Khatatbeh AA; Osman ASA; Abbas A; Allam S; AlEdani EM; Aldemerdash A; Monteith TS · Current pain and headache reports · 2026
    Meta-analysis788 participants9 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  11. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Sleep Support forTheanine
  12. A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
    Evans M; McDonald AC; Xiong L; Crowley DC; Guthrie N · Neurology and therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Stress Relief forTheanine
  13. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support forTheanine
  14. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forTheanine
  15. Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Baba Y; Inagaki S; Nakagawa S; Kaneko T; Kobayashi M; Takihara T · Journal of medicinal food · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Productivity Boost forTheanine
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    Doyle LW; Crowther CA; Middleton P; Marret S; Rouse D · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2009
    Meta-analysis6,145 participants5 studies pooledCognitive Support forMagnesium
  17. Effects of magnesium valproate adjuvant therapy on patients with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Zhang C; Sun L; Sun H · Medicine · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,899 participants22 studies pooledCognitive Support forMagnesium
  18. Effects of magnesium supplementation on serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and cognitive function in patients undergoing fluoxetine therapy for depression.
    Noor NJ; Syamsuddin S; Liaury K; Tawali S; Idris I; Azis I; Lisal ST · East Asian archives of psychiatry : official journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists = Dong Ya jing shen ke xue zhi : Xianggang jing shen ke yi xue yuan qi kan · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsCognitive Support forMagnesium
  19. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsCognitive Support forMagnesium
  20. Could intraoperative magnesium sulphate protect against postoperative cognitive dysfunction?
    Hassan WF; Tawfik MH; Nabil TM; Abd Elkareem RM · Minerva anestesiologica · 2021
    Randomized trial80 participantsCognitive Support forMagnesium