PUKO Unwind + Sleep KSM-66

Not all magnesium supplements are equal. PUKO Unwind + Sleep delivers 240 mg of magnesium glycinate chelate per serving (57% Daily Value). Magnesium glycinate is chelated to glycine, an amino acid with calming properties, which dramatically increases absorption and adds an independent sleep-supporting effect.

• Supports GABA activity — your brain's natural "off switch" — helping quiet the nervous system before bed
• Supports muscle relaxation for easier sleep onset
• Replenishes magnesium often depleted by stress, caffeine, and exercise (most US adults fall short of recommended intake)
• Gentle on the stomach — no GI side effects common with magnesium oxide or citrate

Source: Mayo Clinic Press — magnesium supplementation supports sleep quality in adults.

KSM-66 is a branded, full-spectrum ashwagandha stem extract (Withania somnifera) standardized to 5% withanolides — one of the most clinically studied ashwagandha extracts available. Ashwagandha has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for centuries; PUKO Unwind + Sleep includes 200 mg per serving to support the stress-to-sleep transition and, with consistent use, a calmer, clearer mind over time.†

• Supports healthy cortisol levels — helping the body shift from "alert mode" to recovery mode at night
• Promotes relaxation without sedation or dependency
• Supports healthy thyroid function and overall energy balance
• Adaptogenic action — helps the body manage everyday stress through the HPA axis, a benefit that compounds with consistent nightly use

Source: Chandrasekhar et al., Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine (2012) — Ashwagandha supplementation was associated with meaningful reductions in stress scores and serum cortisol levels compared to placebo over 60 days.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has been traditionally used for centuries in European herbal traditions to promote calmness and ease occasional nervous tension. Modern research supports its role in promoting relaxation and healthy sleep. PUKO Unwind + Sleep includes 150 mg per serving.

• Supports relaxation and calmness — may help quiet an overactive mind before bed
• Supports healthy GABA activity — complementing magnesium's own calming mechanism
• Well-tolerated — no sedation, no next-day drowsiness

Source: Kennedy et al. (2003), Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior — Lemon balm extract supported calmness and alertness in healthy adults.

Melatonin is a hormone — not a mineral or plant compound. Taking synthetic melatonin nightly has documented drawbacks:

• Some research suggests that regular external melatonin supplementation may influence your body's own production over time
• Some users report next-day grogginess, vivid dreams, or headaches
• Most melatonin supplements dose much higher (1–10mg) than the physiologically relevant range (0.1–0.3mg)
• Long-term use raises questions about whether it may reduce your body's natural melatonin rhythm — your body may produce less on its own

PUKO Unwind + Sleep's approach: KSM-66 ashwagandha supports healthy cortisol regulation; lemon balm promotes calmness; magnesium glycinate helps address a root physiological factor in poor-quality rest. Three ingredients, three complementary pathways — supporting your body's own rhythm instead of overriding it. That is why there is no fog to work through, and why the benefits are designed to build rather than plateau. More than awake. Ready to think.†

If you have searched for ashwagandha for stress-related sleep, looked at Olly Goodbye Stress, or wondered whether KSM-66® is better than Sensoril, PUKO Unwind + Sleep is built for exactly that question. It pairs one of the most clinically studied ashwagandha extracts on the market (KSM-66®, 200 mg, 5% withanolides) with 240 mg magnesium glycinate chelate and 150 mg lemon balm — a natural sleep aid for high-stress jobs and the "wired but tired" pattern. No synthetic melatonin. No proprietary blends. Every milligram disclosed on the label.

For more on how ashwagandha supports a healthy cortisol response, see our guide on magnesium glycinate vs. ashwagandha for sleep.