Magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and L-theanine are the nutrients most tied to sleep for children on stimulants, because they support the body's own production of the messengers that quiet the mind and prepare it for sleep. Understanding what each one does makes it easier to see why a nutrient-based approach fits this specific challenge.
Sleep is not only about winding down behavior. The body builds its sleep signals out of nutrients, and some children on stimulants run lower than their peers on the very minerals and vitamins used to make those signals. When those nutrients are in short supply, falling and staying asleep can be harder, separate from anything the stimulant is doing that evening. That is educational context, and it is why the ingredients below are chosen for their pediatric evidence rather than for a sedating effect.
Each nutrient in Stasis Kids Nighttime addresses a piece of the picture.
| Nutrient | Role in sleep |
|---|---|
| Magnesium glycinate (50 mg) | Helps the body shift into rest mode and is involved in producing melatonin and in muscle relaxation (PMC12535714) |
| Zinc glycinate (15 mg) | A cofactor the body uses to turn tryptophan into serotonin and then melatonin, supporting healthy sleep-wake timing (PMID 15070418, PMID 29113075) |
| Vitamin B6 (as P5P) (1.7mg) | A required cofactor in making both serotonin and melatonin, the messengers most central to sleep (PMID 35215501) |
| L-theanine (150 mg) | Supports a calm state and alpha brain-wave activity without drowsiness, useful for a wound-up mind at bedtime (PMID 35215501) |
| Vitamin C (40 mg) | Provides antioxidant support that research links with fewer sleep disruptions (PMC11547431) |
The form of a nutrient affects how well a child's body can use it and how gentle it is. Stasis Kids Nighttime uses magnesium glycinate and zinc glycinate, chelated forms that are well absorbed and easier on the stomach than some alternatives. Vitamin B6 is included as P5P, the active form the body can use directly. These are small choices that add up to a formula built for daily use in children.
Which nutrient is most important for sleep? There is no single answer, because magnesium, zinc, B6, and L-theanine each support a different part of how the body prepares for sleep. That is why Stasis Kids Nighttime combines them rather than relying on one.
Are these nutrients sedating? No. They support the body's own wind-down process rather than acting as a sedative, which is the point of a non-sedating design.
Does my child need all of these if they eat well? Some children get enough from food and some run lower, which is common among kids on stimulants. Your pediatrician can help you assess your child's needs.
Is this different from a melatonin gummy? Yes. The nutrient base supports the body's own sleep signals, and Stasis Kids Nighttime offers melatonin-free options as well as a low-dose melatonin capsule.
About Stasis Kids: Stasis Kids is a stimulant support system for children ages 6 to 17, with every ingredient clinically studied in kids and dosed to match the research. Available in Daytime and Nighttime, in gummies and capsules. It rounds out a child's stimulant, it doesn't replace it. Balance for growing minds. takestasis.com
Results are from open-label consumer surveys of Stasis customers. Individual results may vary.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Stasis is not a substitute for prescription medication and does not alter the effect of any stimulant medication. Please consult your physician before starting any supplement, especially if you take prescription medication. Stasis is for adults 18 and older, and Stasis Kids should only be given to a child under a pediatrician's guidance.
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