Struggling to Catch Some ZZZs? You’re Not Alone...
A good night's sleep seems like an elusive dream for many adults. With only about one in three describing their sleep quality as "very good" or "excellent," and a staggering 81% reporting that racing thoughts or distractions hinder their slumber, it's evident that sleep issues are widespread. But fear not, there may be a newfound solution making waves on TikTok: the Sleepy Girl Mocktail.
The original recipe surfaced on TikTok courtesy of creator Gracie Norton, garnering over a million views as she demonstrated its creation. The trend further gained traction when Sierra Cooley shared her experience, attesting that this concoction helped her drift off faster than any other method. With countless videos popping up of others replicating the Sleepy Girl Mocktail, it's clear that there's a significant demand for better sleep—and people are finding it. So, if you're eager to catch those coveted ZZZs, here's how to concoct the Sleepy Girl Mocktail yourself.
How to Make the Sleepy Girl Mocktail:
Ingredients:
- Ice
- ½ cup pure tart cherry juice
- 1 tablespoon of magnesium powder
- Lemon-lime flavored soda or sparkling water
Instructions:
- Fill a large glass with ice.
- Pour in the ½ cup of tart cherry juice.
- Add 1 tablespoon of magnesium powder and stir thoroughly.
- Top it off with your preferred lemon-lime flavored beverage.
The Science Behind the Ingredients:
Believe it or not, but there's actually some decent hard science behind this Tiktok trend. Tart cherry juice is rich in (natural) melatonin, a natural sleep hormone. Studies suggest it can expedite the onset of sleep. Meanwhile, magnesium is believed to have a calming effect on the central nervous system and brain, leading to faster sleep onset and potentially deep sleep.
That's exactly why our nutritionists and scientists at 8hours decided to incorporate both ingredients in our daily supplement as well.Why Skip the Booze?
You might wonder why this mocktail excludes alcohol. While a drink or two may induce drowsiness initially, alcohol can disrupt your sleep cycle, leading to fragmented rest and diminished sleep quality.
Does It Actually Work?
The jury's still out. Some skeptics question the wisdom of consuming a sizable amount of liquid before bedtime, anticipating multiple trips to the bathroom. Others find better results with supplements.
Another pitfall might be the soda... If this has any sugar or stuff that spikes your blood sugar before your desired bedtime, it might actually lead to a restless night.
It's also not extremely easy to dose the ingredients correctly and the form of magnesium you use will have a big impact on the result as well (some forms such as oxide or citrate are not bio-available to our bodies, meaning it will never cross the blood brain barrier and have its calming effect. PRO TIP: look for magnesium bisglycinate or threonate!).
Cooley herself updated her experience, noting that while the mocktail helped her relax, it also led to vivid dreams (which isn't necessarily a bad thing as it can indicate more mentally restoring REM sleep).So, should you give the Sleepy Girl Mocktail a shot? As with any social media trend, exercise caution and conduct your own research. But if you're willing to experiment, you might just find yourself enjoying the sweet taste of uninterrupted sleep. Or you could just try 8hours and get all the benefits without the potential downfalls + 3 more synergetic natural compounds to optimize your night of shuteye... - but hey, we're biased!
Night
