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'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.

Sleep is individualized and in impacted by many behaviors, the experts said.
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Overview

  • 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.