Choosing a supplement to help you stress less, sleep more

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    17 Oct 2025

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Stressed out? Feel like you could do with a better night’s sleep? Not only are you in good company, but there are also a few different supplements that can help. Discover your ideal match.

With one in three Australians missing out on the ideal amount of sleep each night, and three out of four agreeing that the stress they’re under is affecting their health, it’s clear that most of us could do with either stressing less or sleeping more. And sometimes both.

If that sounds like something you can relate to, there’s some good news. On top of a few key lifestyle tweaks and changes that you can make to improve your stress levels and your sleep; there are also supplements that can help.

Choosing the one that will suit you best depends on how stress is impacting you or what your sleep’s like and, therefore, why you’re not getting a good night’s rest. Let’s get started.

So, how are you sleeping and managing your stress?

Different supplements can provide better assistance than others with different stress and sleep challenges, so choosing the most suitable one will depend on how you’re feeling.

Ask yourself:

Are you waking up feeling tired?

Consider taking valerian so you wake up feeling refreshed. It has been used in traditional Western herbal medicine to help sleep quality and improve the time it takes to fall asleep.

Is your busy mind effecting your sleep?

Lemon Balm and Lavender have been used in traditional Western herbal medicine to help the mind relax and helps people fall asleep. Magnesium is also included to support the whole nervous system function.

Is your sleep restless?

Try improving your sleep quality and relieve restless sleep while calming the mind with a blend of magnesium plus traditional Western and Chinese herbs Ziziphus, Valerian and Hops.

Muscle cramps at night?

Relieve muscle relaxation, tension and cramps when dietary intake of magnesium is inadequate. Plus, Hops used in traditional Western herbal medicine to support a refreshing sleep and healthy sleeping patterns.

Are you feeling under the pump?

Executive B Stress Formula may be the best choice as it has nutrients and herbs including Passionflower and Oats to support energy, and a healthy stress response.

Are you feeling fatigued?

Consider if B vitamins and magnesium may help your energy levels and relieve fatigue. Ashwagandha is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body adapt to stress, support a healthy stress response, and relieve symptoms of stress and nervous tension.

Do you have trouble relaxing?

Traditional Western herbs like Oats, Lavendar, Hops and Passionflower may help calm the mind and relieve nervous tension.

Always read the label and follow directions for use.

Disclaimer

This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. For personalised guidance or treatment, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.