The Science of Sleep & Recovery
The Science of Rest & Recovery
The Science of
Rest & Recovery
Thirdzy's clinically backed ingredients fuel deep rest and full-body recovery—without melatonin or grogginess.
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23
Peer-Reviewed Studies
Supporting the rest & recovery, benefits of Thirdzy’s ingredients.
Supporting the rest & recovery, benefits of Thirdzy’s ingredients.
23
Peer-Reviewed Studies
Supporting the rest & recovery, benefits of Thirdzy’s ingredients.
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+38 mins
Additional Sleep Time
In studies of Thirdzy’s ingredients.
+38 mins
Additional Sleep Time
In studies of Thirdzy’s ingredients.
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0 mg
Zero Melatonin
No hormones. No dependency.
No grogginessNo dependency.
No grogginess.0 mg
Zero Melatonin
No hormones. No dependency.
No grogginess
How Thirdzy Works for Rest & Recovery
The only sleep supplement that helps you sleep deeper AND wake up stronger.
How Thirdzy Works for
Rest & Recovery
The only sleep supplement that calms your nervous system and fuels overnight physical recovery—so you don’t just sleep deeper, you wake up stronger.
Thirdzy is more than a sleep aid.
It fuels recovery at every level: muscles, joints, nervous system, and hormones.
✅ Muscles rebuild stronger
✅ Joints repair from wear
✅ Stress hormones drop
✅ Muscles rebuild stronger
✅ Joints repair from wear
✅ Stress hormones drop
The Foundation of Fitness
Sleep is the most powerful legal performance enhancer, yet most athletes fail to optimize their sleep cycles for maximum recovery and adaptation.
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on Melatonin for Peak Fitness
Why You Shouldn’t
Rely on Melatonin for
Peak Fitness
Melatonin is not for athletes. It can leave you groggy, cause dependency and interfere with how your body recovers.
What Peak Rest & Recovery Looks Like
The best sleep follows a predictable rhythm—with long cycles, minimal disruptions, and fast HRV recovery.
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Long Segments of Deep Sleep
Magnesium, glycine, and GABA have been shown to increase slow-wave sleep
IMPACTS ON YOUR BODY:- Better Muscle & Joint Repair
- Growth Hormone Release
- Better Stress Resilience
Long Segments of Deep Sleep
Magnesium, glycine, and GABA have been shown to increase slow-wave sleep
IMPACTS ON YOUR BODY:- Better Muscle & Joint Repair
- Growth Hormone Release
- Better Stress Resilience
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Frequent Mirco-Awakenings
Often caused by stress, low magnesium, or sedative rebound
IMPACTS ON YOUR BODY:- Impaired Muscle Recovery
- Elevated Cortisol
- Flatlined Fitness & Higher Injury Risk
Frequent Mirco-Awakenings
Often caused by stress, low magnesium, or sedative rebound
IMPACTS ON YOUR BODY:- Impaired Muscle Recovery
- Elevated Cortisol
- Flatlined Fitness & Higher Injury Risk
Thirdzy’s non‑melatonin formula helps you stay asleep long enough to complete full restorative cycles—no next‑day grogginess.
Science-Backed Ingredients to Improve Your Fitness
Each natural ingredient is clinically supported and optimized for sleep quality, physical recovery, and performance—without hormones or sedatives.
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Magnesium Bisglycinate
250mg per serving
Supporting Research 1 ,2 ,3 ,4A highly absorbable, calming form of magnesium that reduces nighttime cortisol, deepens sleep, and supports stress recovery after training.
→Shown to increase delta wave activity and improve sleep architectureSupporting ResearchA highly absorbable, calming form of magnesium that reduces nighttime cortisol, deepens sleep, and supports stress recovery after training.
→Shown to increase delta wave activity and improve sleep architecture
Magnesium Bisglycinate
250mg per serving
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Hydrolyzed Collagen
10g per serving
Supporting Research 1 ,2 ,3 ,4Fast-absorbing peptides deliver amino acids for overnight muscle and joint repair. High glycine content supports growth hormone release and deeper sleep.
→Shown to increase strength gains by 82% in training studiesSupporting ResearchFast-absorbing peptides deliver amino acids for overnight muscle and joint repair. High glycine content supports growth hormone release and deeper sleep.
→Shown to increase strength gains by 82% in training studies
Hydrolyzed Collagen
10g per serving
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L-Theanine
200mg per serving
Supporting Research 1 ,2 ,3Promotes alpha brain waves to ease the transition into sleep. Reduces cortisol under stress and improves REM duration and quality.
→Shown to improve stress response and support REM sleepSupporting ResearchPromotes alpha brain waves to ease the transition into sleep. Reduces cortisol under stress and improves REM duration and quality.
→Shown to improve stress response and support REM sleep
L-Theanine
200mg per serving
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GABA
300mg per serving
Supporting Research 1 ,2 ,3 ,4Naturally calms the nervous system, shortens time to fall asleep, and supports sleep continuity. Also aids thermo regulation during deep sleep.
→Combined with l-theanine, increases total sleep time by 38 minutesSupporting ResearchNaturally calms the nervous system, shortens time to fall asleep, and supports sleep continuity. Also aids thermo regulation during deep sleep.
→Combined with l-theanine, increases total sleep time by 38 minutes
GABA
300mg per serving
The Research Says
Clinical studies support the key ingredients in Thirdzy for improving sleep quality and supporting physical recovery.
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Sleep Quality Improvements
Thirdzy’s formulation includes compounds shown in clinical trials to improve sleep depth, duration and overall quality.
Additional sleep time
Sleep satisfaction
Time to fall asleep+38 mins
52% improvement
-12 mins+38 minsAvg Additional Sleep Time52%Sleep Satisfaction Improvement-12 minsTime to Fall Asleep+38 minsAvg Additional Sleep TimeSleep Quality Improvements
Thirdzy’s formulation includes compounds shown in clinical trials to improve sleep depth, duration and overall quality.
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Recovery & Performance Benefits
Thirdzy includes 10g of collagen—clinically shown to accelerate recovery, relieve joint pain and support deeper sleep.
Strength gains
Joint pain
Deep sleep+82%
↓ reduced during movement
↑ more time in slow wave sleep82%Increase in Strength Gains↓Reduced Joint Pain During Movement↑More Time in Slow Wave Deep Sleep82%Increase in Strength GainsRecovery & Performance Benefits
Thirdzy includes 10g of collagen—clinically shown to accelerate recovery, relieve joint pain and support deeper sleep.
Rest & Recovery Case Studies
How top athletes use Thirdzy to recover faster, sleep deeper, and wake up stronger—without melatonin or grogginess.
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Jason Grubb
CrossFit Games AthleteWith Thirdzy, Jason’s recovery improved —and his performance followed. He added it to his regimen in 2021, and his sleep metrics have stayed excellent ever since.
Results
Avg additional
sleep timeTraining
readiness+41 mins
Consistently over 84 on Athlytic*+41 MinsAvg Additional Sleep Time“I’ve always prioritized recovery, but sleep was the missing piece. Since adding Thirdzy, I’ve hit new PRs without extra training—just better rest.”
* As measured on Jason’s Athlytic during a 6 week segment of his training season.
Training Readiness
84% Consistently on Athlytic *+41 MinsAvg Additional Sleep Time* As measured on Jason’s Athlytic during a 6 week segment of his training season.
“I’ve always prioritized recovery, but sleep was the missing piece. Since adding Thirdzy, I’ve hit new PRs without extra training—just better rest.”
Jason Grubb
CrossFit Games Athlete -
Care Nelson
Elite RunnerWith Thirdzy, Care experiences deeper sleep and faster recovery—even during peak training blocks. Her overnight recovery scores see a measurable jump on her Oura.
Results
Avg REM & Deep
sleep time added
Training
readiness+1hr 21 mins
Consistently over 87 on Oura**+81 MinsAvg REM & Deep Sleep Time Added“I train hard, I race hard—and I recover hard. Thirdzy gives me the edge between workouts. It’s a nightly habit now.”
**As measured on Care’s Oura over a 4 week segment of her training season.
Training Readiness
87% Consistently on Oura **+81 MinsAvg REM & Deep Sleep Time Added**As measured on Care’s Oura over a 4 week segment of her training season.
“I train hard, I race hard—and I recover hard. Thirdzy gives me the edge between workouts. It’s a nightly habit now.”
Care Nelson
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Lexi Ross
Olympic WeightlifterWith Thirdzy, Lexi saw measurable improvements in both sleep and recovery quality. Her Garmin training readiness scores jumped, and she now sleeps deeper—without relying on sleep aids that compromise her performance.
Results
Heart Rate
Variability (HRV)
Training
readiness45 to 74 after 3 weeks
Consistently over 88 on Garmin***45-74Heart Rate Variability (HRV) after 3 weeks“I track everything. Thirdzy is the first product that actually moved my numbers—especially training readiness and deep sleep scores.”
***As measured on Lexi’s Garmin over a 4 week segment of her training season.
Training Readiness
88% Consistently on Garmin***45-74Heart Rate Variability (HRV) after 3 weeks***As measured on Lexi’s Garmin over a 4 week segment of her training season.
“I track everything. Thirdzy is the first product that actually moved my numbers—especially training readiness and deep sleep scores.”
Lexi Ross
Olympic Weightlifter
Your Real Rest Starts Tonight
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Great product. Gave been using every night for over a year now.
Very clumpy and hard to drink. Doesn't seem to be helping at all after 2 weeks of consistent use.
So sorry to hear it's been clumpy and not giving you the results you were hoping for. Clumping is usually a sign it may need more of a vigorous mix and room temp water. A frother or shaker bottle could definitely be useful. We're bummed it's not jiving with your system just yet. After a full 30-night trial, if it's still not working, shoot us an email at zteam@thirdzy.com so we can sort out a refund for you. Thanks for the honest feedback!
I feel so well rested each morning. Even waking before my very early alarm some days. It’s a delicious treat that I look forward to each night. Real sleep data from my watch has shown drastic improvements in my sleep quality
Love this! There’s no better feeling than waking up refreshed. It’s awesome that your watch data is confirming those drastic improvements. Real results don’t lie! Thanks for the love on the taste, too.
It’s helppng me get more deep sleep, then I’ve had in years. Consistent use has been a key. I wake up ready to hit the gum and have a productive day.
J’ai acheté un sac de 7 sachets pour essayer. J’ai observé un meilleur sommeil 3/7 nuits. Concernant la récupération des muscles, je n’ai pas fait d’observations significatives. Je vais sûrement réessayer un 30 jours consécutif pour voir à moyen/long terme les effets.
Thanks for sharing this with us! We do recommend giving the product a full 30-night trial before determining if it's working for you or not. Those consistent sleep wins and the deeper muscle recovery usually start stacking up once you hit that 30-day mark and your body fully acclimates. Circle back with us to let us know how it's going at the end of the 30 nights!