10 Reasons Why People Are Drinking PreSleep Before Bed To Stop High Cortisol
An NFL coach went viral for drinking Sprite Zero before bed — but it was what he mixed into it that did the work. The Sprite Zero was just for taste. Here’s why thousands are adding it to their nighttime routine to end 3 AM wakeups and the cortisol loop.
An NFL coach’s “Sprite Zero trick” went viral
Pratik Patel, performance coach to NFL athletes, went viral — 12.9 million views — for drinking a Sprite Zero “sleep mocktail” before bed and sleeping through the night for the first time in years. Here’s what everyone missed: the Sprite Zero wasn’t doing anything. It was just for taste. What he mixed INTO it — PreSleep — was doing the work.
It shuts down the “Cortisol Loop”
Heart racing at 3 AM? Drenched in sweat? That’s not just a bad dream — that’s a cortisol spike. High cortisol jerks you awake in a panic. PreSleep is specifically designed to lower cortisol so your body stays asleep.
It stops the 3 AM wake-up before it happens
PreSleep puts you into deeper sleep — the kind where every little urge and jolt doesn’t pull you all the way awake. Instead of surfacing at 3 AM over nothing, your body stays under and sleeps straight through until morning.
It breaks the “wired but tired” cycle
Exhausted all day, then suddenly wide awake the moment you get in bed? That’s cortisol running on the wrong clock. PreSleep helps reset your stress hormone rhythm so tired at night actually means asleep at night.
The overthinking stops
High cortisol means your brain won’t shut off. PreSleep’s L-theanine and glycine calm your nervous system so the racing thoughts fade. You fall asleep fast. You stay asleep. You don’t replay your entire day at 2 AM.
It takes the edge off without a hangover
Melatonin and sleeping pills leave you groggy and sloppy the next day. PreSleep lowers your cortisol naturally. You wake up sharp and refreshed. No impairment. No crash. No next-day damage. Just deep sleep.
It works better over time
The effects compound. Week one, your cortisol drops and you stop waking up at 2 AM. Month one, you’re sleeping 7 to 8 hours straight. Month three, your body remembers what deep sleep actually feels like.
It kicks in within 30 minutes
Mix one scoop with water 1 to 2 hours before bed. Feel your heart rate slow down. Feel your nervous system calm down. Stay asleep all the way until your alarm goes off.
Backed by science and exact dosing
Each ingredient in PreSleep is dosed at the exact clinical amount shown in the research. Not a proprietary blend. Not underdosed. Magnesium glycinate to calm your nervous system. L-theanine to quiet your brain. Glycine to lower your core body temperature. Melatonin-free. Vegan. Sugar-free.
It works, or you do not pay
Try PreSleep risk free. Every first order is covered by our Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee. If you’re still waking up at 3 AM with a racing heart, we refund every penny. We take the risk. You get the sleep.
What people are saying
Results vary. Individual experiences are not typical.
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- WK 01Your mind slows down, winding down gets easier
- WK 02Falling asleep faster, fewer nights staring at the ceiling
- WK 04Staying asleep through the night
- WK 08Energy and focus come back
- WK 12Bedtime stops being a battle, great sleep is your normal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to drink Sprite Zero with this?
No, you do not. The NFL coach went viral for mixing it with Sprite Zero, but that’s purely for taste — it offers no added benefit. PreSleep works exactly the same in plain water.
Does PreSleep contain melatonin?
No. PreSleep is completely melatonin-free. It relies on magnesium glycinate, L-theanine, and glycine to lower cortisol and calm your nervous system — without the morning grogginess melatonin often causes.
When should I take it?
Mix one scoop into water 1 to 2 hours before bed. Most people make it the last step of their evening routine.
How long until I notice a difference?
Many people feel calmer the very first night, but give it at least a week of consistent use to feel the full effect. Take it one to two hours before bed and the benefit compounds — deeper, straight-through sleep tends to build from there.
What if it doesn’t work for me?
Every first order is protected by our Lifetime Money-Back Guarantee. If you’re still waking up at 3 AM, contact us at Darwin@presleep.co for a refund — no need to return the tub.
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