"For the first time in years I slept through the night"
Kristin Swarek
"For the first time in years I slept through the night and I can’t put a price on that."
Learn How Winks Helps Ellen Kim Get The Best Sleep Of Her Life
- Affron® saffron supports sleep quality*
- AlphaWave® supports relaxation*
- No melatonin. No measuring.
Mix one stick with water before bed.
Watch Ellen’s bedtime routine
A note from Ellen Kim
“This is the best part of my night”
This is the best part of my night every night. It helps me relax, wind down, and get some me time. It tastes great, and I love the ingredients in it. I love that it doesn't make me groggy in the morning.
Ellen Kim
5 Reasons to Try Winks
Supports Better Sleep Quality
Affron® saffron supports better sleep quality.* Each Winks stick includes 28 mg, the amount studied for 28 days in adults with unsatisfactory sleep.
Every ingredient and amount is printed on the pouch. See the ingredient research.
Three Clinically Studied Ingredients
Three branded ingredients at studied amounts: AlphaWave® L-theanine (200 mg), Sensoril® ashwagandha (125 mg), and Affron® saffron (28 mg).
Research tested these ingredients individually, not the finished Winks formula. Explore the ingredient research.
Melatonin-Free
Winks is melatonin-free. The formula was developed with Dr. Todd Born, and every ingredient amount is listed on the pouch.
Great Taste
Great grape taste that feels like a nightly treat
One Stick. Just Add Water.
No scoop to measure or separate supplements to assemble. Mix one premeasured stick thoroughly into 4–8 oz of water and sip it 30 minutes before you’re ready to sleep, following the pouch directions.
Each bag contains 28 individually portioned sticks.
A melatonin-free bedtime drink for relaxation, everyday stress support and sleep quality.*
- Relaxation support with AlphaWave® L-theanine*
- Everyday stress support with Sensoril® Ashwagandha*
- Better sleep quality with Affron® Saffron*
HOW WINKS HELPS YOU SLEEP BETTER
Just one better step.
Mix one stick with 4–8 oz of cold water about 30 minutes before bed. No melatonin. No complicated stack.
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Calms stress*
- Sensoril® Ashwagandha
- 125 mg per stick
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Settles the mind*
- AlphaWave® L-Theanine
- 200 mg per stick
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Sleep quality*
- Affron® Saffron
- 28 mg per stick
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No melatonin
- Works with your rhythm
- not over it
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
10 ingredients packed in one nightly drink.
Three clinically studied branded ingredients at studied amounts.
AlphaWave® L‑theanine
200 mg
AlphaWave® L-theanine
200 mg per stickSupports relaxation and a healthy response to occasional stress.*
What it isAlphaWave® is a branded form of L-theanine, an amino acid.
Why it’s in WinksChosen as the wind-down layer of the formula. We use the branded AlphaWave® form at 200 mg, the amount studied in the research below.
Read the researchSmall ingredient study—not a sleep trial or a test of Winks.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Sensoril® Ashwagandha
125 mg
Sensoril® Ashwagandha
125 mg per stickSupports the body’s response to everyday stress.*
What it isSensoril® is a branded extract made from ashwagandha root and leaf.
Why it’s in WinksChosen for the everyday-stress layer. Sensoril® is a standardized root-and-leaf extract, used at 125 mg, the daily amount in its 8-week study.
Read the researchRounded percentages calculated from published group averages. Week-eight scores did not differ significantly between these two groups. Ingredient research—not a Winks trial.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Affron® Saffron
28 mg
Affron® Saffron
28 mg per stickSupports better sleep quality.*
What it isAffron® is a branded saffron stigma extract, standardized for its key compounds.
Why it’s in WinksChosen for sleep quality. Affron® is the standardized saffron extract used in both placebo-controlled trials below, at the 28 mg daily amount.
Read the researchSelf-reported results; the 2021 study was manufacturer-sponsored. Neither study tested Winks.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Organic Tart Cherry
480 mg
Organic Tart Cherry
480 mg per stickProvides polyphenols—naturally occurring plant compounds. Its effects on sleep depend on the preparation studied.
What it isTart cherry is a fruit. Winks uses it in a measured powder form.
Why it’s in WinksIncluded for its naturally occurring polyphenols. We use a measured organic powder so every stick carries the same 480 mg.
Read the researchDifferent preparations; neither establishes a sleep benefit from the powder amount in Winks.
Magnesium Bisglycinate
100 mg
Magnesium Bisglycinate
100 mg per stickHelps nerves send signals and muscles function normally.*
What it isBisglycinate is magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine.
Why it’s in WinksChosen as the mineral layer. We use the bisglycinate form, magnesium bound to glycine, at 100 mg so it fits in one stick alongside calcium.
Read the researchThe study used a higher dose and different form—not the magnesium amount in Winks.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Organic Lemon Balm
300 mg
Organic Lemon Balm
300 mg per stickStudied for calming effects during stress; results vary by extract and preparation.
What it isLemon balm is a leafy botanical in the mint family.
Why it’s in WinksOne half of the calming botanical pair, with passion flower. Organic lemon balm at 300 mg makes up most of the 450 mg of evening botanicals in each stick.
Read the researchStandardized extract in drinks or yoghurt—not a trial of the Winks ingredient or finished drink.
Organic Passion Flower
150 mg
Organic Passion Flower
150 mg per stickStudied for sleep quality and duration, with early findings from tea and extract trials.
What it isPassionflower is a flowering botanical, also called Passiflora incarnata.
Why it’s in WinksThe other half of the calming botanical pair. Organic passion flower at 150 mg rounds out the 450 mg of evening botanicals in each stick.
Read the researchTea is not equivalent to the passionflower material or amount in Winks; this was not a Winks trial.
Phosphatidylserine
100 mg
Phosphatidylserine
100 mg per stickForms part of cell membranes, including those of nerve cells, and helps support cell signaling.
What it isPhosphatidylserine is a phospholipid, a type of fat found in cell membranes. Ours is sourced from sunflower seeds.
Why it’s in WinksIncluded in the stress layer alongside ashwagandha. We chose a sunflower-derived, soy-free source at 100 mg, the lower amount used in the study below.
Read the researchThe study used soy-derived phosphatidylserine, not the sunflower-derived ingredient in Winks, and did not test sleep.
Calcium
200 mg
Calcium
200 mg per stickHelps muscles contract and nerves carry messages. It also supports bones and teeth.*
What it isCalcium is a mineral. Winks supplies it in calcium citrate form.
Why it’s in WinksIncluded as the second mineral in the formula, in citrate form at 200 mg. Calcium is paired with magnesium rather than used alone.
Read the researchAssociation is not cause and effect. This was not a trial of calcium supplements or the amount in Winks.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Lithium Orotate
0.5 mg
Lithium Orotate
0.5 mg per stickLithium can affect cellular signaling. A sleep benefit from this trace amount has not been established.
What it isLithium orotate is the form used for the trace lithium amount in Winks.
Why it’s in WinksIncluded as a trace mineral at 0.5 mg, far below prescription amounts. We use the orotate form and keep the amount fixed in every stick.
Read the researchA review—not a sleep trial. Findings from prescription lithium cannot be applied to this trace amount.
What’s not in it
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free
- No added melatonin
Frequently asked questions
Choose a one-bag delivery every 4 weeks or a three-bag delivery every 12 weeks. You can skip, pause or cancel from your account before your next renewal.
The three-bag offer includes free shipping, a $25 Caden Lane credit, 30 days of RISE access, and the Winks digital sleep guide. Gift details and redemption terms are shown with the offer.
Email sleepy@getwinks.com within 60 days of your first order and we’ll refund it. That’s it. No screenshots, no sleep tracker, no need to send anything back or tell us why.
No. Winks is melatonin-free. The full ingredient list and amounts are available before you buy.
Winks contains three clinically studied branded ingredients at studied amounts: AlphaWave® L-Theanine 200 mg, Sensoril® Ashwagandha 125 mg, and Affron® Saffron 28 mg. The studies tested the individual ingredients separately, not Winks.
Mix one stick thoroughly into 4–8 oz of water and sip it 30 minutes before you’re ready to sleep, following your pouch directions. Each bag contains 28 sticks.