Gift for mom & gym rat: melatonin gummies?
Hey all! Looking to get a 'health pack' for my mom (she's 67, has trouble sleeping) and my best friend (super into fitness, needs recovery sleep). I'm leaning towards melatonin gummies. Any recs? Ideally something natural, not too strong, and tasty. TIA!
OMG yes! I've tried like 10 brands. For your mom, go with a low dose (1-2mg) – check out ZzzQuil Natura or Olly Restful Sleep. They have melatonin plus botanicals. For your gym friend, he might need something with a bit more kick, like 5mg or even a time-release. Try SmartyPants or Vitafusion – they're yummy. Also, suggest a magnesium gummy for muscle recovery. Your friend will thank you!
I'm all about clean products! Look for ones without artificial dyes or high fructose corn syrup. I love Moon Juice's Dream Dust but that's a powder, not gummy. For gummies, Mary Ruth's or Garden of Life have organic ones. Also, check for sustainable packaging? But yeah, for your mom, maybe a lower dose, and for your friend, make sure he isn't taking too much – some people get groggy. And a tip: don't take melatonin every night, it can mess with natural production. But as a gift, it's sweet!
Thanks guys! So helpful. I'm leaning towards getting them a combo: Olly for mom, and maybe a higher dose for the friend. I'll look into those organic ones too. Appreciate the tips!
No prob! Let us know how they like them. Also, if your friend is into fitness, maybe consider a protein gummy or electrolyte gummies? Just a thought. Good luck!