I love mushrooms in pasta and tacos but as part of my sleep routine? No thanks. However, with interest in adaptogens growing and increasing scientific evidence that mushroom supplements might actually work, I swallowed my skepticism and gave it a go.For 30 days, I used reishi mushroom in the evening and lion's mane in the morning. These popular adaptogens are intended to supercharge your sleep-wake cycle by soothing stress (reishi) and boosting clarity (lion's mane). I recorded the results with a sleep diary, which I cross referenced against my Withings Sleep Analyzer sleep tracker.I'll admit that I was expecting a month of mushroom water and a smug dismissal of adaptogens. What I got was a sense of calm and brighter mornings. Read on to find out what happened, plus what Laura Perez, Registered Dietician and Clinical Nutrition Lead at Simple Online Pharmacy, makes of the results.Key takeawaysAdaptogens and nootropics are herbal supplements, taken to reduce stress, boost focus and improve sleep.Early clinical studies show positive benefits from some adaptogens and there's plenty of anecdotal evidence.I used reishi and lion's mane, two types of adaptogenic fungi, for 30 days and felt some benefits — but these might be attributed to positive routine changes.What are adaptogens and nootropics — and how can they help you sleep?