Zleep Reviews

Do Zleep Patches Work?

There really isn't any evidence to suggest a Zleep patch work better than a placebo.

Zleep Patches are designed to be worn on the body during sleep, gradually releasing ingredients that promote better sleep. According to Zleep, their patches not only induce sleep but also reduce anxiety and promote a calmer state of mind. Anxiety is often a significant factor contributing to insomnia, and Zleep Patches aim to reset the sleep-wake cycle with the inclusion of melatonin, a hormone known to regulate sleep.

At least that's the idea, and the fact is that the ingredients if actually taken orally aka as a pill then they do definitely work.

The catch is that most of the molecules are too big to be absorbed through the skin.

Meltaonin (the sleep hormone) as it happens can be absorbed through the skin, [1] so it's not that Zleep will do nothing at all, but this is pretty much the only way in which it's going to function. And the issue is that when absorbing through the skin, the dose your body actually uses isn't going to be nearly as large. There's only 6mg in Zleep, wheras effective capsule sleep aids tend to use 5-10mg and 3 being an absolute minimum.

There is possibly an argument for adding a zleep patch after taking a 3-5mg dose of melatonin, in capsule form, potentially extending the effects, but as a stand alone Zleep isn't going to do much, unless you're highly sensitive to melatonin.

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Customers Zleep Reviews

Customer reviews of Zleep Patches tend to be a mixed bag and the amzon reviews of zleep seem to contain a lot of obviously fake reviews. However, filtering for these, opinions on Zleep Patches are mixed. Some users have reported positive experiences, stating that the patches have helped them achieve better sleep quality and avoid pharmaceutical sleep aids. These users appreciate the natural approach to sleep improvement and believe that Zleep Patches are worth the investment.

However, there are also a lot of negative Zleep reviews from users who did not find the patches effective. Some users experienced issues with the patch's adhesive, leading to it falling off during the night. Others did not experience any noticeable improvement in their sleep quality despite regular use of the patches. Them simply not working was the most common issue.

The rating currently sits at 3* on amazon. As for Zleep reddit reviews these are pretty mixed as well, although leaning more negative on average.

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Where to Buy Zleep Patches?

Zleep Patches are available for purchase online. They can be found on popular e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Walmart (although it currently doesn't seem to be on walmart at the moment, it has been previously.

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Zleep Patches Ingredients

Melatonin 6mg: Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Supplementing with melatonin can help reset the body's internal clock and promote better sleep. The problem is that you need a dose this large at one go to be effective for most people, the slow release element isn't actually going to work here, and you're only going to really get the equivilant of 3mg. [2]

Potasium 66mg: So potassium can't actually be absorbed through the skin [3] so this inclusion is functionally pointless. Potassium can have benefits for sleep quality, but you're not going to get those from Zleep patches.

Magnesium 400mg: Magnesium may be absorbed through the skin, but, the science behind this doesn't look good. The studies confirming it were very shakey, most studies did not, and the only one that did was from bathing in epsom salts nightly and only showed elevated blood magnesium for a few weeks. It was also produced by people who sell epsom salts... and magnesium levels only rose mildly suggesting that absorption was not particularly high [4]. There are a lot of claims around this, but it seems that most have come from a conference slide. Yes one slide, and the study it quoted cannot be found. So, at best we're going to suffer from the same issue as melatonin, in that you simply won't get enough. This is a shame as magenesium is very good at improve sleep quality and falling asleep faster [5], especially in people with even a minor deficiency. If it could be effectively absorbed this way our Zleep Patches review would probably have been more complimentary.

Zinc 5mg: ZInc is more important for other hormones rather than sleep, it can be absorbed through the skin, [6] but unfortunately it's just not a very good ingredient for a sleep aid.

Zleep blend: Almost none of these ingredients can be absorbed through the skin at all, so we can functionally assume this doesn't matter. A lot of the ingredients do work well orally though, and are included in sleep aids that we actually recommend over Zleep patches. For example:

Ashwagandha: Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb known for its stress-relieving properties. It may help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, contributing to better sleep. But, it cannot be absorbed throught the skin. {7] The active compounds in ashwagandha have not been found in the blood stream after attempted skin diffiusion, another bad inclusion for Zleep. It is good for the skin apparently, and has a moisturizing effect, but that's not really what we're looking for here.

Chamomile: Chamomile is a popular herb used for its calming effects. It has been traditionally used to promote sleep and relaxation. But it only works when taken in very large capsule doses (multiple capsules) or as a tea.

L-Theanine: L-Theanine is an amino acid commonly found in green tea. It is known to promote relaxation and reduce stress, potentially improving sleep quality. The same issue, it doesn't pass through the skin, it does get into the tissue and can have anti inflammatory benefits, but not the sleep related ones. [8]

5-HTP: 5-HTP is a compound that the body naturally produces from the amino acid tryptophan. It plays a role in the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and sleep. And can you guess what the issue is here? Yes, it doesn't get absorbed this way, again it is a good sleep aid though and one of the best for sleep aid supplements in general. [9]

Zleep Patches Reviews Conclusion

While the ingredients in Zleep Patches, such as melatonin, ashwagandha, chamomile, L-theanine, and 5-HTP, have potential sleep-enhancing properties, the overall effectiveness of the product is hampered by the fact that you can't actually absorb them through the skin. Which is something of an issue. Due to the slow release of melatonin it could have some benefits for staying asleep if you wake up a lot in the middle of the night, but won't help a lot of other sleep problems.

User reviews provide mixed feedback, with some individuals reporting positive experiences, which is probably down to the melatonin that can actually pass into the blood stream, meaning they'd have been as well off with a simple melatonin gummy for half the price.

When we Zleep Patches against RestAgain, an oral supplement at the same price point for a 3 month supply, which contains all the effective ingredients in Zleep, in their effective dosages, and delivered orally so they actually work, we can't recommend Zleep Patches.

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Category	Score
Falling Asleep	2/10
Staying Asleep	5/10
Stress and Anxiety	2/10
Customer Ratings	4/10
Value	4/10
Overall	4/10

References

1 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15258450/
2 - https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know
3 - https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Potassium-HealthProfessional/
4 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579607/
5 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35184264/
6 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4120804/
7 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5669113/
8 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8350042/
9 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7796270/