Can the ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ Actually Give You the Best Night's Sleep of Your Life?

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we've tried.) If you've spritzed every on offer, invested in a without success, and attempted every on Google in your quest for a good night's rest, there could be a much simpler solution.As always, the girlies over on TikTok think they have the answer to helping them fall asleep in the form of a sweet drink they're dubbing the “sleepy girl mocktail.” The is going viral on the social media platform after wellness influencer tried it and claimed the drink gave her “the best sleep of [her] life.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The trend was actually started by TikToker , who shared the recipe back in January, but it's been gaining momentum again as hundreds of thousands of people spread the on TikTok in an attempt to nod off at night.So what exactly is the sleepy girl mocktail?

The three main ingredients in the drink are , magnesium powder, and some Olipop soda to top it off and add a little fizz. The theory is that tart cherry juice contains and , which can both contribute to sleep, while evokes feelings of relaxation.CourtesyCourtesyCourtesySo, does it actually work?

Says David Wiener, nutritionist at fitness app , “Tart cherry juice and magnesium are renowned for their sleep-enhancing properties and having them both in one drink seems to make perfect sense before bedtime, if you .“Tart cherry juice contains amino acid tryptophan, which, when consumed, can be converted to melatonin and serotonin, both essential neurotransmitters which help to and encourage relaxation.From guided meditation to bedtime stories.By “Magnesium is another helpful supplement for better sleep by helping our inner by starting your parasympathetic nervous system which helps you to relax.