Sleep: valerian root and ashwagandha

“Supplements like valerian root and ashwagandha are often used to help with sleep and stress levels. Anecdotally, many people report benefits but there isn’t good enough evidence to say that they definitely work any better than placebos,” says Dr Staten.

If you’re struggling with sleep quality or quantity, these supplements can seem like an attractive fix. But, according to Dr Staten, there are other, non-ingestible ways to improve your sleep too: “I don’t regularly recommend supplements as I tend to think sleep hygiene measures like avoiding blue screens in the evening and having a consistent wind-down routine are more effective.”

The key to improving your sleep hygiene is to start slowly, aiming to improve one or two factors at a time. Try removing your phone from the bedroom and replacing it with a book you’ve been hankering to get into. Find a caffeine window in the day that works for you and doesn’t compromise your sleep; many people report that avoiding coffee, tea and matcha after midday or lunchtime helps exponentially.

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