'Sleepy Girl Mocktail': A Wellness Trend or Placebo Effect?

While the drink, a combination of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is touted for promoting better sleep, experts suggest its benefits may be more psychological than physiological.

• The 'sleepy girl mocktail', a wellness trend circulating on social media, is a combination of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, and is believed to promote better sleep.
• Experts say that while the ingredients in the mocktail have some sleep-promoting qualities, the major effect of the drink is likely placebo.
• Tart cherry juice contains a small amount of natural melatonin and the amino acid tryptophan, which can help initiate sleep.
• Magnesium is known to calm the body by controlling the stress hormone cortisol and promoting the sleep hormone melatonin.
• Despite the popularity of the 'sleepy girl mocktail', experts advise individuals to consult their healthcare provider before trying any new health trends, especially those involving over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or supplements.

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