How to sleep: 'I'm a pharmacist and I know a natural concoction that will give you the best sleep of your life'

But a pharmacist and social media influencer believes people would get "the best sleep ever" by taking a simple homemade remedy.

Ariana Medizade's concoction combines tart cherry juice with natural supplements, including magnesium and L-theanine.

The caption of her viral post assured viewers: "You will get the best sleep ever with this natural ashwagandha tart cherry drink."

Ariana explained: “If you want to have the best sleep in your life you need to drink this. This is better than half the stuff they sell in the pharmacy.

“First you’re going to pour some tart cherry juice in your glass, this is a natural source of melatonin and serotonin, so it is perfect for sleep.

“After you’ve put some water in the glass you’re going to put magnesium, ashwagandha and l-theanine powder.”

Cardiology dietitian Michelle Routhenstein previously explained to GB News that tart cherry juice improves sleep duration and quality by eating a natural melatonin source.

She noted this "may help regulate the body’s internal clock and signal readiness for sleep”.

“For maximal effect, it’s recommended to consume tart cherry juice one to two hours before bed.

“This allows time for the melatonin to be absorbed and to help signal to the body that it’s time to wind down.”

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Michelle also lauded the sleep-inducing benefits of taking magnesium, noting: “Found in leafy greens, nuts, seeds and whole grains, (magnesium) supports muscle relaxation and the regulation of sleep-related neurotransmitters," she explained.

L-theanine, a compound found in tea, may enhance sleep by influencing several neurotransmitters and promoting relaxation in the brain, according to the Sleep Foundation. It explained: “L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to rapidly affect neurotransmitters within the central nervous system.”

When taking ashwagandha, the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements suggests that doses of 600 mg per day or more for at least eight weeks are most helpful.

Individuals should consult a doctor before taking any new dietary supplements, however, particularly if they suffer from health conditions.