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Sleep Gummies (Blackberry Zen)

NSF-certified gummy with a sensible 3 mg melatonin dose, but its L-theanine (50 mg) and botanicals are well below the amounts used in research.

7.7

Good

Nutrition Reviews score

Weighted across efficacy, quality, value, experience & transparency. See breakdown

Form
Gummy
Serving
2 gummies
Servings
25
Per serving
$0.56
NSF Contents Certified
Gluten-free
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Last reviewed September 29, 2026 by the Nutrition Reviews Editorial Team · How we review

Our verdict

OLLY Sleep is a well-made, third-party certified melatonin gummy with a reasonable 3 mg dose, and most buyers find it pleasant and effective. The L-theanine and herbal extracts are too small to add much, so you are mainly paying for melatonin in a tasty, convenient form at several times the price of a basic tablet.

Best for

  • People who prefer a gummy to a pill
  • Shoppers who want NSF-certified label accuracy
  • Occasional sleeplessness and travel

Skip it if

  • Vegetarians and vegans (contains gelatin)
  • Anyone seeking a meaningful dose of L-theanine
  • Children (OLLY sells a separate kids formula)

How it scored

Our five-factor score out of 10. Factors are weighted by how much they matter to the outcome you’re paying for. Methodology

7.7
Good

out of 10

  • Efficacy30%7.0

    Key ingredients at clinically studied doses, and how strong the evidence is.

  • Quality & Purity25%8.6

    Third-party testing and certifications, manufacturing standards, contaminant testing, recall history.

  • Value20%6.8

    Cost per effective serving compared with category peers.

  • Experience15%8.2

    Taste, mixability, texture and tolerability from aggregated buyer and creator feedback.

  • Transparency10%8.3

    Full label disclosure (no proprietary blends), available COAs, honest marketing.

Our review

OLLY Sleep is one of the best-known melatonin gummies in US drugstores, big-box stores and on Amazon. A two-gummy serving provides 3 mg of melatonin, 50 mg of L-theanine and small amounts of chamomile, passionflower and lemon balm extracts in a blackberry-flavored gummy with a hint of mint.

The melatonin dose is the strongest part of the formula. At 3 mg it sits at the top of the 1-3 mg range that Johns Hopkins sleep specialists suggest, so it is more measured than the 5-10 mg gummies that crowd the shelf. The supporting ingredients are a different story: a 2025 systematic review found benefits for sleep with 200-450 mg of L-theanine a day, four to nine times what this serving provides, and the three botanicals are included at 16-17 mg each, far below amounts typically used in studies. Treat this as a melatonin gummy with a light calming garnish.

Quality is a genuine strength. OLLY Sleep is listed in NSF's certified dietary supplement database, which means NSF tests that the label matches the contents and screens for contaminants. The label also states that the gummies are made with higher active levels than listed to preserve potency through expiration, a common practice worth knowing about when you are dosing melatonin.

Buyers and creators on TikTok consistently praise the taste and say they fall asleep faster without a groggy morning; the recurring complaints are nausea or headaches for some users and split opinions on whether it is worth the price. Each serving has 2 g of added sugar and contains gelatin, so it is not suitable for vegetarians.

What’s inside

Key ingredientPer serving
Melatonin

Body-clock hormone; 3 mg is at the top of the 1-3 mg range sleep experts commonly suggest.

3 mg
L-theanine

Calming tea amino acid; sleep research generally uses 200-450 mg per day.

50 mg
Chamomile, passionflower and lemon balm extracts

Traditional calming botanicals present at token amounts.

17 mg, 17 mg, 16 mg

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 2 Gummies

Servings Per Container 25

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories 10
Total Carbohydrate 3 g1%†
Total Sugars 2 g**
Includes Added Sugars 2 g4%†
Protein <1 g
Sodium 5 mg<1%
Melatonin 3 mg**
L-Theanine 50 mg**
Chamomile Extract (flower) 17 mg**
Passionflower Extract (aerial parts) 17 mg**
Lemon Balm Extract (aerial parts) 16 mg**

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Glucose syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, pectin, citric acid, coloring (from carrot and blueberry juices), natural flavors, sodium citrate, vegetable oil (coconut) and carnauba wax (to prevent sticking).

Processed in a facility with products that may contain soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, wheat and sesame.

Panel shown for the Blackberry Zen version. Transcribed from the manufacturer’s label (iherb.com). Formulas change — always check the label on the product you buy.

Flavors & variants

Blackberry ZenStrawberry Sunset

Testing & quality

Several OLLY products, including the Women's Multi and Men's Multi gummies, are listed in NSF's NSF/ANSI 173 dietary supplement certification database.

Goals it supports

Creator video reviews

Independent creators reviewing Sleep Gummies (Blackberry Zen) on TikTok and YouTube.

5 positive0 mixed0 critical

Pros & cons

What we like

  • 3 mg melatonin per serving, within the range sleep experts commonly suggest
  • Listed in NSF's certified dietary supplement database for label accuracy and contaminants
  • Every ingredient amount disclosed, with no proprietary blend
  • Buyers and TikTok reviewers consistently praise the blackberry flavor and easy chew

Watch-outs

  • L-theanine (50 mg) and botanicals (16-17 mg each) are far below studied doses
  • About $0.56 per serving at the brand's list price, roughly five times a basic melatonin tablet
  • Some buyers report nausea or headaches, and buyers are split on value for money
  • Contains gelatin and 2 g added sugar per serving

Questions buyers ask

How much melatonin is in OLLY Sleep?
A two-gummy serving lists 3 mg of melatonin, or 1.5 mg per gummy. The label notes that OLLY adds more active ingredient than listed so the product stays at full potency through its expiration date, so a fresh bottle may deliver somewhat more. Starting with one gummy is a reasonable way to find your lowest effective dose.
Does the L-theanine in OLLY Sleep do anything?
Probably not much at this amount. The current label lists 50 mg per serving, while a 2025 systematic review of sleep trials concluded that 200-450 mg per day appears effective. If calm is your goal, a standalone L-theanine capsule is a more reliable way to reach a studied dose.
Is OLLY Sleep vegan or vegetarian?
No. The gummies are made with gelatin, which is animal-derived. OLLY markets the formula as gluten-free, and the label says it is processed in a facility that also handles soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, wheat and sesame.
Sources we checked (9)
  1. 1.olly.com/products/sleep
  2. 2.olly.com/products/sleep.json
  3. 3.olly.com/products/sleep-strawberry-sunset.json
  4. 4.cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0108/2900/4864/files/a3cc22de80a850222b611c70893c40fbe5c52c
  5. 5.iherb.com/pr/olly-sleep-gummies-blackberry-zen-50-gummies/119166
  6. 6.info.nsf.org/Certified/Dietary/Listings.asp?CompanyName=olly&Standard=173
  7. 7.amazon.com/dp/B0145QI7O0
  8. 8.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41176609/
  9. 9.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/melatonin-for-sleep-does-it-work

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Nutrition Reviews Editorial Team · Sep 28, 2026