SleepCocoa Ingredients: Every Active, Every Form, Every Reason
Every active in SleepCocoa is printed on the label with its per-serving amount. Below, we explain the form we chose for each, why it is there, and link the research. Our five-botanical Calming Herbal Blend is disclosed as a 1,353 mg proprietary blend. Twelve ingredients. Melatonin-free. Third-party tested by Eurofins.
Quick answer
SleepCocoa is a melatonin-free nighttime cocoa drink mix. One 10 g scoop contains 200 mg magnesium (as 1,000 mg magnesium glycinate, 48% DV), 1,000 mg glycine, 300 mg L-theanine, 200 mg L-tryptophan, 50 mg GABA, 150 mg ashwagandha root extract, 5 mg zinc (as zinc bisglycinate, 45% DV), and a 1,353 mg Calming Herbal Blend of chamomile, valerian root, tart cherry, holy basil and saffron. It has no added melatonin, 0 g sugar, no added caffeine, and 37 calories per serving. It is third-party tested by Eurofins and made in a cGMP facility in the USA. Flavor: Midnight Chocolate. Serving: mix one scoop with warm water or milk 30 to 60 minutes before bed.
| Ingredient | Form | Amount per serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | Magnesium glycinate (1,000 mg) | 200 mg | 48% |
| Glycine | Free-form amino acid | 1,000 mg | † |
| L-Theanine | Amino acid | 300 mg | † |
| L-Tryptophan | Essential amino acid | 200 mg | † |
| GABA | Gamma-aminobutyric acid | 50 mg | † |
| Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera root extract | 150 mg | † |
| Zinc | Zinc bisglycinate | 5 mg | 45% |
| Calming Herbal Blend | Proprietary blend: chamomile, valerian root, tart cherry, holy basil, saffron | 1,353 mg | † |
| Melatonin | Not included | 0 mg | — |
† Daily Value not established. Also contains 0 g sugar, 37 calories, no added caffeine.
What each ingredient is, how much you get, and what it does for your sleep
Every active dose below is the amount in one 10 g scoop. Where the science points to a form that absorbs better or sits easier on the stomach, that is the form we use, even when it costs more.
01Magnesiumas Magnesium Glycinate (1,000 mg)
Amount per serving: 200 mg magnesium (as 1,000 mg magnesium glycinate), 48% DV.
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including the ones that let muscles relax and the nervous system downshift. It is also one of the most common nutrient shortfalls in the modern diet: roughly half of U.S. adults do not meet the recommended intake from food alone.
SleepCocoa delivers 200 mg of elemental magnesium, nearly half your daily need, in one cup. That is a meaningful dose, not a label sprinkle.
02Glycinefree-form amino acid
Amount per serving: 1,000 mg glycine.
Glycine is the simplest amino acid, and one of the most studied for sleep. Your body uses it to help lower core body temperature in the evening, which is one of the physiological signals that it is time to sleep.
It is also naturally sweet, which is part of why SleepCocoa tastes like dessert with zero sugar.
03L-Theaninethe calming compound in green tea
Amount per serving: 300 mg L-theanine.
L-theanine is why a cup of green tea feels calm and alert at the same time. It promotes alpha brain-wave activity, the relaxed-but-aware state you want in the hour before bed, without sedation.
If racing thoughts are what keep you up, this is the ingredient doing the heaviest lifting.
The research, briefly
A 2019 randomized, placebo-controlled trial found four weeks of 200 mg L-theanine reduced stress-related symptoms and improved sleep-quality scores in healthy adults. A systematic review the same year concluded 200 to 400 mg/day may reduce stress and anxiety in people under stress.
04L-Tryptophanessential amino acid
Amount per serving: 200 mg L-tryptophan.
Tryptophan is the raw material your body uses to make its own serotonin and, downstream, its own melatonin. Rather than dosing you with the hormone, we give your body the building block and let it regulate the rest.
05GABAGamma-Aminobutyric Acid
Amount per serving: 50 mg GABA.
GABA is your nervous system’s primary “brake.” It is the neurotransmitter that quiets neural activity, and it is the target of most prescription sleep aids.
06AshwagandhaWithania somnifera root extract
Amount per serving: 150 mg ashwagandha root extract.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogen with 3,000 years of use in Ayurvedic tradition, and its species name, somnifera, literally means “sleep-inducing.” Modern research focuses on its ability to support a healthy stress response and normal cortisol rhythms.
An adaptogen included to support a calm, settled state in the evening, for the nights when the day follows you to bed.*
The research, briefly
A 2021 systematic review and meta-analysis of five randomized trials found ashwagandha extract significantly improved overall sleep quality and reduced sleep-onset latency, with the clearest effect in adults with sleep complaints. Trials have used 120 to 600 mg of extract daily.
07Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate
Amount per serving: 5 mg zinc (as zinc bisglycinate), 45% DV.
Zinc is an essential mineral for immune function, hormone production and tissue repair, the work your body does while you sleep.
Five botanicals. 1,353 mg. Centuries of bedtime tradition, one cup.
The herbal blend rounds out the actives with plants that people have reached for at night across cultures and centuries. Each is included for a specific reason. The blend total is 1,353 mg per serving; individual botanical amounts are proprietary.
Contains apigenin, a flavonoid studied for its calming effect. The original bedtime tea.
Used since ancient Greece; studied for sleep-onset and quality. Interacts with GABA receptors.
One of the few foods that naturally contains melatonin and tryptophan. Studied for sleep duration.
An Ayurvedic adaptogen studied for stress and cortisol support, complementing ashwagandha.
Recent trials on standardized saffron extract report improved sleep quality and mood. Premium by weight.
Twelve ingredients you can name. In one cup you will actually look forward to.
Midnight Chocolate. 0 g sugar. 37 calories. Mix with warm water or milk 30 to 60 minutes before bed.
Supplement Facts
This is the panel on the back of every pouch. Every active is listed with its amount; the Calming Herbal Blend is listed as a proprietary blend with its total weight. If it is on the pack, it is on this page.
Supplement Facts
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 37 |
| Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber 2 g · Total Sugars 0 g | 5 g · 2% |
| Magnesium (as Magnesium Glycinate) | 200 mg · 48% |
| Zinc (as Zinc Bisglycinate) | 5 mg · 45% |
| Calming Herbal Blend (Proprietary Blend)Chamomile flower, Valerian root, Tart Cherry fruit, Holy Basil leaf, Saffron stigma | 1,353 mg · † |
| Glycine | 1,000 mg · † |
| L-Theanine | 300 mg · † |
| L-Tryptophan | 200 mg · † |
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract | 150 mg · † |
| GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) | 50 mg · † |
The ingredient list is only half the story. Here is what we left out on purpose.
Frequently asked about the formula
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One pouch is 30 nights. Your first pouch is covered by the 60-night money-back guarantee on your first pouch, so the only risk is another night of leaving sleep to chance.