Sleep & Relaxation

Sleep Supplements

Across the globe, sleep has decreased dramatically. Average sleep time has dropped from 9 to less than 7 hours over the last 100 years. More than ⅓ of the UK population sleep less than 6 hours and scientists have proclaimed an international sleep epidemic. A lack of sleep will show in all other pillars of health. ... Not sleeping properly increases the risk of developing diseases, diabetes, and obesity and makes us more susceptible to infection. Sleep-deprived individuals have a poor memory and have a hard time focusing along with an increased risk of developing mental health problems like anxiety, depression and even psychosis. We recognize the importance of good sleep and have curated an exclusive line of products and workshops that can help you improve sleep time and day-time alike. We selected high-quality and scientifically proven supplements, with the help of some of our experts. We want to be a place where you can find the best supplements for sleep in the UK along with some education regarding sleep and our other pillars of health.

Dr Julie Moltke shares some advice on How to Sleep Better:

The importance of good sleeping conditions: Sleep in a dark and cool bedroom without too much artificial light. Your body needs to cool down before falling asleep. A warm shower can help you with that as your body releases more heat after direct warmth.

Turn off your screens to avoid blue light: Try to put away your phone, television or laptop one hour before going to bed. Research has shown that the artificial screen-light distracts your system from entering your natural sleep cycle.

Have a set night time routine: Try to wake up and go to bed at a similar time each day. If you sleep in on weekends try not to overdo it, this will make it easier to get back to your work week sleeping habit on Monday.

Cutting back on caffeine for better sleep: Science has shown that caffeine rich drinks stay in your system for up to 12 hours. We recommend holding back on caffeinated drinks including coffee and teas high on caffeine after 2 pm or at least 8 hours before your bedtime.

Unwinding before going to sleep: Engage in relaxing activities in the hours before going to bed. Great activities include relaxing yoga poses, meditating, reading a book or taking a bath. Vigorous exercise during the hours before bed is not recommended as it releases stress hormones just as work related actions, such as checking emails do.

If you can't sleep, just get up: Research has shown that if you have been awake in bed for more than 20 minutes it is common to feel anxious and worried. The best solution is to get out of bed and engage in a relaxing activity like reading or meditating for a short while before going back to bed.

Check out Dr.Julie's guide to the best sleep supplements in the UK!

What Sleep Supplement Brands are there?

Sleep is one of our pillars of health because we know that many people struggle with having quality sleep. We wanted to be part of the solution, so our team chose and curated some of the best brands and products out there, to make TheDrug.Store a place where you could find some of the best sleep supplements the UK. Some of our tops brands are: