The community suggests that supplements are only secondary aids, and that optimizing one's sleep environment (notably by sleeping separately from one's partner) is the absolute priority for resolving nighttime awakenings.

noli's read

The consensus here is striking: the majority of users agree that the physical environment takes precedence over any supplementation. Scientific research confirms that noise and mechanical disturbances caused by a partner significantly impact sleep quality (observational studies, 'Sleep Medicine Reviews'). Regarding supplements, magnesium glycinate and glycine are frequently cited for their potential role in relaxation (meta-analysis, 'Sleep Medicine Research'). The use of low-dose melatonin (less than one milligram) is supported by certain works suggesting that it mimics the natural cycle better than the massive doses commonly sold (RCT, 'Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine'). Conversely, the idea that these aids address the root causes of awakenings is often nuanced by the members themselves, who highlight the limits of chemistry in the face of stress or a disturbed environment. The approach is pragmatic: eliminate external irritants first, test gentle aids second.

the sources

1. 1r/Supplements