Dream Water comes in 2 different sizes: the 8 oz drink and the 2.5 oz shot. The shot is designed to be for on-the-go circumstances (i.e. a red eye flight). Both versions of Dream Water give you the same amount of ingredients and they ought to be equally effective.
Most sleeping pills are just that…pills. Some companies use liquid drops or even snack bars. Dream Water is one of only a small handful of drinks designed to promote sleepiness (at least on purpose).
Dream Water Ingredients:
Dream Water contains three active ingredients: GABA, Melatonin, and 5-HTP.
GABA is more of a relaxing ingredient than anything else. It is meant to calm the nerves and relieve tension in muscles. It does not directly cause drowsiness.
Melatonin is produced naturally by the pineal gland in the brain. It is known as the “hormone of darkness” because it is released at night time to initiate sleep. As we get older our bodies release less and less melatonin. It is an effective sleep aid.
5-HTP is a compound that is synthesized from tryptophan. It is eventually converted into serotonin which is eventually converted into melatonin. So it is an effective ingredient, but it follows the exact same pathway as melatonin.
The best way to ensure a restful night’s sleep is to include ingredients that work in multiple pathways. That way in case one pathway isn’t effective for a certain person then perhaps the other pathway(s) will be.
Dream Water Customer Reviews:
“I found it at Walgreens when I was on a business trip and was hit hard by insomnia. I get it all the time, but this stuff worked great, without making me groggy the next day. But sure is pricey. Amazon is half the Walgreens price, but at this cost, I will not use it often. Like the Lemonade flavor better than the berry, and looking forward to trying the plum.” – Caterina
“Wow, I haven’t been able to sleep in years and in just one night the lemon shot worked. I started feeling really relaxed within just a few minutes of taking the shot after a really stressful day. The lullaby lemon flavor is so good, with a nice flavor but not too sour and the shot size was perfect for me. I slept like a baby and felt really rested the next day. I am so glad I found this product and will recommend it to all my overworked friends.” – Emily
“Overpriced garbage. It doesn’t do anything to actually help you sleep. It made me a little drowsy but it wore off after like an hour. Plus it costs wayyy too much.” – Rhea
Overall Value:
A 6-pack of Dream Water (either the shot or drink version) costs $19.99. That’s just over $3 per bottle. If it were cheaper it would be easy to recommend. It might be nice to have a 6-pack on hand for trips and what not, but it isn’t something you would use on a nightly basis. You can get the same ingredients for much less from other sleeping pills. Our top rated products are worth looking at if you need help falling asleep on a regular basis.
