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Article Apparently This Drink Helps You Fall Asleep. But Does The ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ Really Work?

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If you’re anything like most mums, as exhausted as we are, some nights it can be frustratingly difficult to fall asleep. Which is why we’re intrigued by the viral, new Sleepy Girl Mocktail – which claims to be a natural sleep aid.

There are so many reasons why we toss and turn, even though we’re desperate for sleep, including racing thoughts (because mums NEVER switch off!). But the latest viral trend taking over TikTok promises to help us get to sleep, with nothing more than sipping a drink.

@courtneyscicluna this sleepy mocktail has been a gamechanger for me this past week #sleepygirlmocktail #sleepmocktail #mocktailgirlie #gamechanger #sleepygirlmocktailrecipe #asmr ♬ original sound – Courtney Scicluna

The Sleepy Girl Mocktail is a mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium supplement and some sort of sparkling water or drink. And there are literally hundreds of videos with women claiming the drink not only helps them get to sleep, but they sleep for longer.

So does the Sleepy Girl Mocktail really work? According to science, maybe.

Sleepy Girl Mocktail

 

Let’s take a look at the ingredients. Firstly, tart cherry juice, which most of us probably haven’t had before. There is some research to suggest that drinking it regularly helps overall sleep, and may also help increase sleep quality and quantity, probably because it contains melatonin. Then there’s the magnesium supplement.

According to Postdoctoral research fellow, CQUniversity Australia Charlotte Gupta, magnesium works to promote melatonin, and magnesium supplements have also been shown to help improve sleep. Just remember that the recommended daily maximum of magnesium is 320mg for adult women.

And finally, the last ingredient – some sort of bubbly or carbonated water or drink. There’s no real sleep benefit to adding this, it’s more about the taste. But just remember, the more you drink just before bed, the higher likelihood you’ll need to get up to go to the toilet – thus defeating the purpose of the mocktail!

@emzztok #stitch with @Emz Frisch Leger Yeah ???????????????? #sleepygirl #sleepygirlmocktail #sleepygirlmocktailrecipe #bettersleep ♬ original sound – Emz Frisch Leger

So what do you think? Would you try this drink to help you sleep? Let us know in the comments below!

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  • Trying this tonight!! I have three kids, one being an 8mo that doesn’t always let me sleep..but lets see how we go!

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  • Tart cherry juice contains tryptophan and melatonin, which can help regulate sleep. A glass of sugar-free tart cherry juice approximately one hour before bed could improve sleep quality. Tart cherry juice or supplements can also provide antioxidants and improve overall health.

    • A study from 2018 of eight participants over 50 years old with chronic insomnia found that those who drank about 1 cup (240 milliliters) of tart cherry juice in the morning and another cup one to two hours before bed for two weeks saw their sleep time increase by 84 minutes.

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  • Magnesium is a sleep/relaxant aid so I would assume it would help

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  • I have a little difficulty falling asleep but not enough of a problem to try this. I hope it works for others.

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  • I am insomniac, so willing to give it a go. I already take magnesium, melatonin, chamomile, lavender and passionflower tea at night, plus a sleep spray and still find it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. Sleep deprivation is my enemy.

    • Oh man I could have written your answer ! You’re not alone

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  • I already take magnesium to ward off cramps so doubt it will work for me anyway.

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  • Interesting! Hopefully works for those who try it.

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  • I;m going to give this a try and report back with results! Always a person that has trouble falling asleep! To be continued.

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  • Doesn’t work for me. I do like cherries and cherry juice though.

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  • Sounds good may give it a try on my husband! Me on the otherhand is so tired id fall asleep on a rock

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  • I’m skeptical, but the ritual of making it might help.

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  • I don’t need any help falling asleep usually. I’m tired enough as it is!

    • Lucky you, you’re blessed ! I’m envious

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  • I don’t need anything. I have no trouble sleeping at night.

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  • I know a few people that recommend Cherry Juice, but the one they buy is from New Zealand and is about $60 a bottle.
    I think I want to try it, because my magnesium sleep powder I take doesn’t do a thing.

    • I just had a google and saw that Chemist Ware house sells it for $14.99

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  • Already taking magnesium, will have to add the rest. Haven’t tried the cherry juice, but cherries are my favourite fruit. Hope it works. Thanks for the info.

    • I love cherries too; such a favourite fruit to eat and so delicious in so may recipes too.

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