Lying in bed, mind racing, while the clock inches toward morning. Tomorrow isn’t just another day—it’s game day, exam day, pitch day. You’ve put in the training, done the prep, but your mind’s still running sprints when it should be sleeping. And when you wake, it shows—in your performance, your mood, your focus, even your family’s day.
Most sleep aids just sedate you, leaving you groggy, foggy, or dealing with rebound insomnia. Sleep Buddy™ works differently—calming the mind, balancing your circadian rhythm, and letting your body slip naturally into deep, restorative sleep—so you wake clear, ready, and in control.
Built for high-stakes mornings: a non-habit-forming blend that helps quiet mental overactivity, supports healthy melatonin signaling, and promotes smoother sleep architecture—without antihistamine knockouts or next-day haze.
Rooted in Movement Science — Founded by a Yale Health Physical Therapist with 30 years of clinical experience in neuromuscular therapy, orthopedics, exercise physiology, performance recovery, and high-acuity rehabilitation.
| Category | Herb Llama Sleep Buddy™ | Benadryl®* | Unisom®* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Ingredient | ✔ Melatonin + GABA + Adaptogens | Diphenhydramine (antihistamine) | SleepTabs: doxylamine SleepGels/Melts/Minis: diphenhydramine |
| Intended Effect | ✔ Supports natural sleep onset & depth | Sedation | Sedation |
| Morning After | ✔ Clear, alert | Commonly groggy/foggy | Commonly groggy/foggy |
| Risk of Dependence | ✔ Non-habit forming | Potential with frequent use | Potential with frequent use |
| Additional Benefits | ✔ Reduces nighttime anxiety; supports circadian rhythm | — | — |
| Clean Label | ✔ Non-GMO, Vegan, Sugar-Free | Contains synthetic inactive ingredients | Contains synthetic inactive ingredients |
* Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Comparison based on commonly available U.S. formulations; always check labels for exact ingredients.