From gummies to eye masks – we tested three products to help you sleep this summer

Hot summer weather can wreak havoc on our sleep.

Studies show that when your body temperature doesn’t naturally drop at night, you get less quality sleep.

Keeping the curtains closed all day and putting ice in a hot water bottle can help you nod off at night.

I also tested three of the latest sleep aids. . .

RELAXING GUMS

FEEL GUD Mushroom Gummies contain 2,800 mg of pure fungal extract, including reishi, lion’s mane, cordyceps, and chaga varieties.

Lion’s mane is said to be calming, cordyceps helps with kip quality by rebalancing sleep-wake cycles, while chaga helps combat anxiety and stress.

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It all improves focus and the immune system, promotes healthy skin, and increases energy levels.

The gummies have a natural raspberry flavor and helped me nod off.

It costs from £19.99, see Feelgud.co.uk/.

CREAMY DRINK POWDER

TELLY presenter and fitness fan Davina McCall has collaborated with Foodspring to create two new protein powders, one of which aims to help us sleep.

Protein + Relax has 22g of protein per serving and just 108 calories.

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Contains vitamins B, C and D, as well as the mineral magnesium, which provides zeds.

It’s also rich in ashwagandha, a plant-derived adaptogen that helps the body manage physical and mental stress and combat insomnia.

It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for years to help people get a good night’s rest.

I liked.

It is a very creamy drink with a touch of honey and a strong cinnamon flavor.

On offer in hollandandbarrett.com£25 for 480g.

SUPER SOFT SLEEP MASK

YOU don’t need blinds or fancy blackout curtains with this eye mask because it blocks for you.

The Earth’s Secret Sleep Mask is super soft and the 3D contoured eyecups block out any light for a deeper, more uninterrupted sleep. I love this.

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Some masks need to be very tight around the head to block the light – but not this one.

The small eye pads are removable so you can move them to fit perfectly and don’t put pressure on your eyelids.

The best sleeping mask I’ve ever tried.

£19.99, earthsecret.com/products/sleep-mask.