RYDE: Sleep arrived in Canada this fall, so how does it compare with Vitalë Inner Peace™? They're built for different jobs: RYDE: Sleep is a melatonin sleep aid you take before bed, while Inner Peace is a melatonin-free daily drink for everyday stress. Here's a side-by-side using each brand's own published information.
At a glance
| Vitalë Inner Peace™ | RYDE: Sleep | |
|---|---|---|
| What it's for | Helps temporarily promote relaxation and reduce stress and mental fatigue | Sleep aid to help you fall asleep faster and support sleep quality |
| Format | 6.7 g powder stick pack, mixed into water | 60 mL ready-to-drink shot |
| Melatonin | None | 5 mg per shot |
| Main ingredients | 10-in-1 formula. Five actives: ashwagandha 300 mg (10:1 extract, DHE 3,000 mg), L-theanine 200 mg, GABA 100 mg, lemon balm 100 mg (3:1 extract, DHE 300 mg), chamomile 100 mg (1.5:1 extract, DHE 150 mg). Five functional ingredients: glycine, phosphatidylserine, Fibersol-2, malic acid and electrolytes | Melatonin 5 mg, GABA 135 mg, L-tryptophan 50 mg, vitamin B6 1.7 mg, vitamin B2 0.98 mg; chamomile, lemon balm and ginseng listed as non-medicinal ingredients |
| When to take it | Once a day, whenever stress builds | 30–60 minutes before bed, for occasional, short-term use |
| Fibre | Yes: Fibersol-2, a soluble fibre (resistant maltodextrin), plus acacia and guar gum | None listed (xanthan gum is listed as a thickener) |
| Electrolytes | Sodium citrate and sodium chloride (salt) | None listed |
| Flavour | Tropical lemonade: natural mango, peach, lime and lemon flavours, mango powder and lemon juice powder; nothing artificial | Blackberry: blackberry, raspberry and strawberry flavour (the site doesn't say natural or artificial); purple carrot juice |
| Sweetener | Stevia (steviol glycosides and stevia leaf extract) | Sucralose |
| Sugar | 0 g added sugar | Zero sugar, zero calories |
| Preservatives | None listed | Potassium sorbate |
| Key cautions | Drowsiness may occur; use caution when driving. Check with a practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding. Contains soy and oat. | Avoid driving for 5 hours after use; avoid alcohol; not for use if pregnant or breastfeeding; ask a professional first with several medications and conditions |
| Health Canada | Licensed natural health product, NPN 80147633 | See product label |
| Price per serving | $3.18 one-time ($89 CAD for 28 stick packs); $2.37 with the 3-month supply ($199); $1.91 with Subscribe & save (40% off, $53.40 a box, launch offer) | $3.99–$5.99 per shot at Canadian retailers |
| Where to buy | vitale.plus, 28 stick packs per box, one-time or subscription | Online and at convenience stores across Canada |
RYDE: Sleep details from ca-en.ryde.com/sleep, checked October 25, 2026; RYDE price range from Canadian retail shelves, October 2026. Product details and prices can change; check the current label.
The biggest difference: melatonin
RYDE: Sleep is built around 5 mg of melatonin, the hormone your body makes to signal night-time. Melatonin is a licensed natural health product in Canada and a common choice for occasional trouble falling asleep.
Inner Peace has no melatonin and no hormones. We left it out on purpose, because many people want something for everyday stress that they can use any time of day, and because questions about long-term melatonin use are still being studied. Our guide to melatonin alternatives covers the research.
Different jobs, different timing
- RYDE: Sleep is meant for the 30–60 minutes before bed on nights when you want help falling asleep, and its label describes it as for occasional, short-term use.
- Inner Peace is a daily ritual for stress and mental fatigue. Many people have it in the afternoon when the day gets loud; others make it part of an evening wind-down.
Dose check: amount per serving vs. amounts studied
A dose that's on the label isn't the same as a dose that's been studied. This table puts each medicinal ingredient next to the amount used in published research or set by Health Canada. Studies often used different extracts and measured different outcomes, so treat it as a guide, not a scorecard.
Vitalë Inner Peace™: five actives (per stick pack)
| Ingredient | Per serving | Amount studied |
|---|---|---|
| Ashwagandha root extract (10:1) | 300 mg (DHE 3,000 mg) | 300–600 mg extract a day for stress (Chandrasekhar et al., 2012; Akhgarjand et al., 2022) |
| L-theanine | 200 mg | 200 mg a day for stress-related symptoms (Hidese et al., 2019) |
| GABA | 100 mg | 50 mg in a drink for mental fatigue and stress markers (Kanehira et al., 2011) |
| Lemon balm leaf extract (3:1) | 100 mg (DHE 300 mg) | 300–600 mg extract as a single dose for calmness (Kennedy et al., 2004) |
| Chamomile flower extract (1.5:1) | 100 mg (DHE 150 mg) | 400 mg a day for 28 days (Adib-Hajbaghery & Mousavi, 2017) |
DHE = dried herb equivalent, the amount of whole dried herb the extract was made from.
Vitalë Inner Peace™: five functional ingredients
- Glycine: an amino acid the body also uses as a calming signal in the brain and spinal cord.
- Phosphatidylserine (from phosphatidylserine-enriched soy lecithin): a phospholipid concentrated in brain cell membranes, studied for the cortisol response to stress.
- Fibersol-2: a soluble fibre that dissolves clear, studied for regularity.
- Malic acid: the fruit acid in apples; inside cells it becomes malate, part of the cycle that turns food into usable energy.
- Electrolytes (sodium citrate, sodium chloride): sodium helps your body hold on to the fluid you drink.
RYDE: Sleep (per 60 mL shot)
| Ingredient | Per serving | Amount studied or set |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | 5 mg | 0.1–10 mg a day for adults, per Health Canada's melatonin monograph (Health Canada, 2025) |
| GABA | 135 mg | 300 mg a day for 4 weeks in adults with insomnia symptoms (Byun et al., 2018) |
| L-tryptophan | 50 mg | A review found the clearest sleep effect at 1 g (1,000 mg) a day or more (Sutanto et al., 2022) |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | Adult daily requirement: 1.3–1.7 mg (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements) |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.98 mg | Adult daily requirement: 1.1–1.3 mg (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements) |
RYDE: Sleep also lists chamomile, lemon balm and ginseng as non-medicinal ingredients; the amounts aren't published.
Study results describe each ingredient at the dose studied, not either finished product. For every Inner Peace study and its limits, see our ingredient research library.
Full ingredient lists
Vitalë Inner Peace™, non-medicinal ingredients (label order): sodium citrate, phosphatidylserine-enriched soy lecithin, oat milk powder, silicon dioxide, glycine, Fibersol-2 (resistant maltodextrin), xanthan gum, guar gum, acacia gum, mango powder, sodium chloride (salt), Tastevia (steviol glycosides), stevia leaf extract, citric acid, malic acid, lemon juice powder, natural mango flavour, natural peach flavour, natural lime flavour, natural lemon flavour.
RYDE: Sleep, non-medicinal ingredients (as listed on ca-en.ryde.com): blackberry flavour, chamomile (Matricaria) flower extract, citric acid, ethanol, ginseng extract, lemon balm leaf, maltodextrin, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purple carrot juice, raspberry flavour, strawberry flavour, sucralose, water, xanthan gum.
Which one fits you?
- You might look at RYDE: Sleep if you want a melatonin product for an occasional night when falling asleep is the problem, and you've checked with a pharmacist that melatonin suits you.
- You might look at Inner Peace if everyday stress and mental fatigue are the problem, you'd rather avoid melatonin and hormones, and you want something you can make a daily habit.
Some people use different products for different needs. If you combine products, ask a pharmacist first, since some combinations can add to drowsiness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Inner Peace contain melatonin?
No. Inner Peace contains no melatonin and no hormones.
Can Inner Peace fit into an evening routine?
Yes. Many people make it part of their wind-down. Its ingredients have been studied for sleep as well as stress: a review of five trials found that ashwagandha extract taken daily improved overall sleep, most clearly at 600 mg a day or more for 8 weeks or longer (Cheah et al., 2021). If trouble sleeping lasts more than a few weeks, talk to a doctor.
Can I drink Inner Peace during the day?
Yes. It's designed as a once-daily drink for whenever stress builds. Drowsiness may occur, so use caution when driving.
RYDE and RYDE: Sleep are trademarks of their owner. Vitalë is not affiliated with or endorsed by RYDE. Product information for RYDE: Sleep is from the manufacturer's Canadian website as of October 25, 2026. This article is for information only and isn't medical advice.
