Are Sleep Drinks an Effective Way to Help Me Fall and Stay Asleep?

Are Sleep Drinks an Effective Way to Help Me Fall and Stay Asleep? (1:30)

Sleep drinks contain natural ingredients that may promote sleep, but they aren't regulated, so quality and quantity of ingredients is sketchy. In this video, sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, shares his overall concerns about consuming sleep drinks.

Michael J. Breus

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About Michael J. Breus

Michael J. Breus, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He specializes in sleep disorders and is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction.

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