1. Warm Glycine-Rich Gelatin or Light Bone Broth – The Undisputed Champion
Here’s the drink that quietly beats everything else.
Glycine, an amino acid abundant in gelatin and real bone broth, lowers core body temperature (your body’s natural “sleep switch”), calms the nervous system, and promotes slow-wave delta sleep — the most restorative kind.
In a landmark Japanese study, adults given 3 grams of glycine before bed fell asleep faster, stayed asleep longer, and performed better on memory tests the next day compared to placebo.
Extra perks: glycine triggers overnight collagen production, so joints feel smoother and skin looks firmer week after week.
Why Gelatin/Bone Broth Takes the Crown After 60
- Delivers the clinically studied 3–5 g glycine dose in one small cup
- Zero caffeine, zero sugar spikes, zero bladder overload
- Soothes the gut lining (goodbye silent reflux wake-ups)
- Provides slow, steady cellular hydration instead of rushing to the kidneys
- Supports the brain’s nighttime “clean-up crew” (glymphatic system)
Quick Comparison Chart: Which Drink Is Right for YOU?
| Drink | Key Sleep Compound | Best For | Bladder-Friendly? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Milk | Magnesium + Tryptophan | Racing thoughts & muscle tension | Yes |
| Chamomile Tea | Apigenin | Anxiety & light sleep | Yes |
| Warm Coconut Water | Potassium + Magnesium | Frequent bathroom trips | Very |
| Golden Milk | Curcumin + Piperine | High evening stress & achy joints | Yes |
| Gelatin/Bone Broth | Glycine + Collagen | Deepest, longest, most repairing sleep | YES |
How to Make the #1 Drink in 60 Seconds Flat
- Boil 5–6 oz water or herbal tea.
- Add 1 heaping teaspoon (≈5 g) unflavored gelatin powder or collagen hydrolysate (Great Lakes, Vital Proteins, etc.).
- Stir 20–30 seconds until fully dissolved — it becomes a light, soothing “broth.”
- Optional: pinch of sea salt or cinnamon for flavor.
- Sip slowly 45–60 minutes before bed.
Most people notice fewer awakenings within 3–4 nights.
