Sleep Blackberry Zen

Sleep Blackberry Zen

OLLY4.4 (7,157 ratings)
Format:Gummy Quantity: 70 Gummy(ies) · 35 servings
Goals
$16.99 $0.48 per serving

Product analysis

48 out of 100

Sleep Blackberry Zen combines melatonin for sleep timing and falling asleep with theanine for possible relaxation. Unspecified ingredient forms make the preparations harder to compare.

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

Nutrient Quality20

Ingredient preparations are unspecified throughout. That limits comparisons of the melatonin, theanine and accompanying herbs.

Ingredient Transparency63

All listed amounts are disclosed. Forms are omitted, so quantities are easier to compare than the preparations themselves.

Value For Money41

Theanine offers middling value, while melatonin compares poorly on cost. The other ingredients lack dependable cost comparisons.

Customer Satisfaction83

Customer ratings are generally favorable. A large review pool makes the satisfaction pattern more established without proving sleep benefits.

Product Focus61

Melatonin gives the formula its clearest role in sleep timing. The smaller theanine amount offers more limited relaxation support, while melatonin-related sleepiness can interfere with daytime attention.

Format
Gummy
Container
70 Gummy(ies)
Per serving
$0.48
Customer rating
4.4 · 7,157 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Melatonin · 3 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Theanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 21 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
Lower effect
D- Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Theanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 5 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 29 studies
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceB+ Formulation Logic
Theanine · 100 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 25 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Protein
1 Gram(s)
L-Theanine
100 mg 82
Melatonin
3 mg 70
Chamomile extract
17 mg
Passionflower extract
17 mg
Lemon Balm extract
16 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore82
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-Theanine, with a relatively high cost for the amount. No branded source or purity claim is specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The ingredient is specified as L-Theanine. No branded source or purity claim is specified.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is specified as L-Theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
No branded source or purity claim is specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label gives an individual amount of 100 mg per serving.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 100 mg of L-Theanine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The individual theanine amount is disclosed.

Value50

The cost for the amount of theanine is relatively high.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost for the amount of theanine is relatively high.
Melatonin · 3 mg OverallScore70
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving contains 3 mg of melatonin. The cost per serving is high. A third-party certification or testing claim is stated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

A third-party certification or testing claim is stated.
Third-Party Purity Verification
A third-party certification or testing claim is stated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving contains 3 mg of melatonin.
Physiological Dosing Alignment
The serving contains 3 mg of melatonin.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Dassanayake TL; Wijesundara D; Kahathuduwa CN; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2023
    Randomized trial32 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  12. Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
    Kahathuduwa CN; Dassanayake TL; Amarakoon AMT; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2018
    Clinical trial20 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  13. l-theanine adjunct to sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Shamabadi A; Kafi F; Arab Bafrani M; Asadigandomani H; A Basti F; Akhondzadeh S · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsMood Support forTheanine
  14. L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study.
    Ritsner MS; Miodownik C; Ratner Y; Shleifer T; Mar M; Pintov L; Lerner V · The Journal of clinical psychiatry · 2011
    Randomized trial60 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forTheanine
  15. The Effects of Green Tea Amino Acid L-Theanine Consumption on the Ability to Manage Stress and Anxiety Levels: a Systematic Review.
    Williams JL; Everett JM; D'Cunha NM; Sergi D; Georgousopoulou EN; Keegan RJ; McKune AJ; Mellor DD; Anstice N; Naumovski N · Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2020
    Systematic review9 studies pooledMood Support forTheanine
  16. Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forTheanine
  17. Anti-stress effect of theanine on students during pharmacy practice: positive correlation among salivary α-amylase activity, trait anxiety and subjective stress.
    Unno K; Tanida N; Ishii N; Yamamoto H; Iguchi K; Hoshino M; Takeda A; Ozawa H; Ohkubo T; Juneja LR; Yamada H · Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior · 2014
    Randomized trial20 participantsMood Support forTheanine
  18. Cognitive and affective effects of L-Theanine: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 randomized trials.
    Gerolymos C; Saddier E; Boyer L; Fond G · Molecular psychiatry · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,168 participants31 studies pooledProductivity Boost forTheanine
  19. Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Moulin M; Crowley DC; Xiong L; Guthrie N; Lewis ED · Neurology and therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsProductivity Boost Stress Relief forTheanine
  20. Effects of L-theanine on cognition, mood and sleep: evidence from human trials.
    Cotter J; Kilpatrick HE · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Narrative reviewProductivity Boost forTheanine