Why Your Evening Drink Could Be the Secret to Better Sleep

(Replacing wine with wellness — the magnesium ritual your body will thank you for)

The Modern Evening Ritual

For many of us, the end of the day comes with a familiar routine: dinner, maybe some TV, and often a glass of wine or a sweet treat to “switch off.” While these rituals feel comforting in the moment, they don’t always leave us feeling rested the next day. Alcohol can disrupt deep sleep cycles, and sugar can spike blood sugar levels that cause restless nights.

But what if your evening drink didn’t just help you unwind — what if it actively worked with your body to support calm, deep, restorative sleep?

The Role of Magnesium in Relaxation

Magnesium is often called the “relaxation mineral” — and for good reason. This essential mineral plays a crucial role in:

• Regulating melatonin: Magnesium helps balance the sleep hormone that signals your body it’s time to rest.

• Calming the nervous system: It binds to calming receptors in the brain, easing stress and quieting a racing mind.

• Lowering cortisol: By regulating stress hormones, magnesium supports a smoother transition from “wired” to “ready for bed.”

• Relaxing muscles: Whether from a workout or a long day at a desk, magnesium helps reduce tension so your body feels physically at ease.

Here’s the catch: studies show up to 80% of Australians don’t meet their daily magnesium needs. Without enough magnesium, falling asleep and staying asleep can be harder than it needs to be.

A Sparkling Solution: The New Nightcap

That’s where Heylo comes in. We created Magnesium Sparkling Water to make it easier — and more enjoyable — to meet your magnesium needs.

Instead of swallowing tablets or powders, Heylo offers a refreshing, sugar-free, alcohol-free sparkling drink you can enjoy as part of your nightly ritual.

Crack open a can, feel the fizz, and let the magnesium (plus calming botanicals like lemon balm, L-theanine, and tart cherry, depending on your flavour) do the rest.

It’s the perfect swap for the glass of wine — same sense of ritual, but with benefits your body will thank you for in the morning.

Benefits Beyond Sleep

While better sleep is often the first thing people notice when adding magnesium into their routine, the benefits extend far beyond bedtime:

• Stress Relief: Magnesium helps calm the mind and body, making it easier to manage daily pressures.

• Mood Balance: By supporting neurotransmitters like serotonin, magnesium may help lift mood and promote emotional resilience.

• Muscle Recovery: Perfect for gym-goers, magnesium plays a role in muscle repair and reducing post-workout soreness.

• Heart & Metabolic Health: It supports healthy blood pressure, energy production, and glucose balance.

This makes Heylo not just a sleep aid, but a daily wellness tool for energy, focus, calm, and recovery.

A Real-Life Swap: Wine vs Heylo

Here’s what people are discovering when they swap their evening drink for Heylo:

• “I used to rely on wine to unwind. Now I crack open a Calm Lemon, and I still get the ritual — but I sleep deeper and wake up fresher.”

• “After workouts, the Cucumber Mint Detox is my go-to. I feel hydrated and less sore the next day.”

• “The Cherry Sleep is my nighttime treat. It actually makes me look forward to bedtime.”

These aren’t just drinks — they’re moments of care you give yourself every day.

Try the Heylo 7-Night Sleep Challenge

Ready to see what magnesium can do for your evenings? We’ve created the Heylo 7-Night Sleep Challenge:

1. For the next 7 nights, replace your evening drink with a can of Heylo.

2. Choose Calm Lemon or Sleep Cherry for the best bedtime support.

3. Journal how you feel each morning — note changes in how quickly you fall asleep, how rested you feel, and your overall mood.

Most people notice a difference within just a few nights.

The Takeaway: A New Ritual for a New You

Your evening ritual doesn’t have to be something that sabotages your sleep. By swapping wine or sugar for a magnesium-infused sparkling drink, you’re giving your body the tools it needs to relax, recover, and truly rest.

Small swaps create big changes. So tonight, instead of pouring a glass of wine, crack open a Heylo — and discover the calming power of magnesium in every sip.