Sleep Supplements for Jet Lag and Shift Work: What Reddit Users Report
This ranking reflects what people dealing with jet lag or shift work report in Reddit comments: 44 rated owner comments, ranked by a context rating that shrinks small samples toward the average. It is not a recommendation to try any of them. Sleep problems that last for months, or come with loud snoring, gasping or daytime sleepiness, need a doctor's assessment.
| # | Supplement | Context rating | Rated comments here | Positive | Negative | Overall score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnesium (form not stated) | 3.8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4.2 |
| 2 | Magnesium glycinate | 3.7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 |
| 3 | Melatonin | 3.5 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 3.7 |
For quick shortlists by sleep problem, see which sleep supplements Reddit rates highest. Here is how people time melatonin for jet lag. You can also compare all rated sleep aids on one page.
In their words
5/5“From what I understand most everyone is deficient in magnesium and blood levels aren't a useful measure because the body pulls magnesium from the bones to maintain tight homeostasis in terms of blood mineral levels… I have a lot of good…”
4/5 CalmingTakes time“When my sleep schedule is already wrecked, magnesium glycinate helps me feel more physically relaxed, but it doesn't magically move my bedtime from 6am to midnight.”
4/5 CalmingFalling asleep faster“melatonin was kinda like that for me too honestly.”
Mixed and negative reports
2/5 Taste & form“It's a bioregulator and targets the pineal gland that regulates your circadian rhythm and melatonin production.”
Before you try anything
- Start one supplement at a time so you can tell what made a difference.
- Check interactions with any medicine you take: safety and interactions guide.
- Background reading: Melatonin Dose and Timing.