Many people globally suffer from insomnia. They cannot fall asleep. And they wish they had a magic wand that could help them go into sleep quickly. There is no magical wand. But TikTok now boasts of a new drink that can help people doze off. This is sleepy girl cocktail. What is this cocktail? What are its contents? Is it effective? Is it safe?
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The sleepy girl cocktail
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder that affects many people in the world. These patients are unable to go into sleep. They lie down on bed but cannot get sleep. Doctors prescribe certain medications for it. These might help but have their own adverse effects on the body. Moreover, the person can get tolerant to it and need higher doses over time.
The sleepy girl cocktail (Source: Glamour)
TikTok is a social media platform that discusses and shares a lot on foods and beverages. And the trending drink now is the sleepy girl cocktail. It is a drink that promises to assist people with insomnia doze off fast. One user of this drink has likened the effect of the drink to the speed of a light.
Drink details
The drink has found a lot of fans. It has a lot of views and likes too. Wellness influencer Gracie Norton is fond of this drink. She uploaded a video on her experience with the drink. It garnered 1.5 million views and in the video she states that with it, she got the ‘the best night’s sleep ever’.
Another TikTok user, Calee Shea shared her experience with the drink. She said that it ‘has [her] in a chokehold’. And her followers who saw and read her post said that the drink is a life saver. Another commented:
‘it’s literally so good.’
The viral drink for insomnia on TikTok (Source: Metro UK)
The drink has three ingredients in it: pure tart cherry juice, magnesium powder, with a little amount of Olipop soda. The soda is low in sugar and has prebiotic soluble fiber in it. This soda might be hard to find in the UK and some of them have added caffeine in them. So look carefully at the label before purchase.
Also, the cherry juice should have no added sugars or other juice in it. It should be in the pure form.
Effectiveness and safety
Martin Seeley who is a sleep expert states:
‘There is some evidence to suggest that consuming pure tart cherry juice may help promote sleepiness and improve sleep quality.’
‘Tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle.’
Moreover, magnesium is good for sleep. It stimulates the production of melatonin that induces sleep. Martin explains:
‘Magnesium has a calming effect on the nervous system, which can help reduce feelings of anxiety and promote relaxation, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night,’
The sleepy girl cocktail (Source: BuzzFeed)
‘In addition to its relaxation-promoting effects, magnesium can also help reduce muscle tension and cramping, which can be a common cause of disrupted sleep.’
But she warns:
‘It’s also important to pay attention to the timing of your sleep-inducing drink. Consuming any beverage, even those without caffeine or alcohol, too close to bedtime can lead to disrupted sleep due to the need to use the bathroom during the night.’
The sleepy girl cocktail (Source: BuzzFeed)