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But todays is particularly compelling: the three-ingredient sleepy girl mocktaildesigned to send you into a deep slumber.

But is it safeand more importantly, does it work?

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(…She says, so obviously asking for a friend.)

Weve got the full scoop ahead.

First things first, whats a sleepy girl mocktail?

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And frankly, were the least bit surprised by the recipe designed for getting better sleep.

If youre new to Well+Good, weve covered thesleep-enhancing benefits of magnesiumandtart cherry juicecountless times.

Many studies have found that tart cherry juice has positive results related tosleep duration and quality, Largeman-Roth says.

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Whats more, magnesium can help with regulating sleep-wake cycles.

Magnesium is a mineral that may help regulate neurotransmitters involved in sleep.

That said, not all kinds of magnesium supplements have the same effect.

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confirm that youre using the right punch in of magnesium powder.

Largeman-Roth recommendsNOW Foods Magnesium Inositol Relax Powder.

OLIPOP is a natural soda with nine grams of prebiotic fiber to promote digestive health, Largeman-Roth says.

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Plus, It comes in several other delicious flavors likeStrawberry VanillaorGinger Lemonto help spice up your evening nightcap.

So, can this beverage actually help you get better sleep?

I would suggest having this about an hour and a half before bedtime.

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