# FAQ Everything we get asked about STRIPPIES. Every dose listed. Nothing hidden. Product basics What is STRIPPIES?STRIPPIES makes physician-formulated oral strips that dissolve under the tongue in 60 seconds. Two products: ENERGY for daytime focus and SLEEP for overnight recovery. No water. No pill. No 30-minute wait. What's the difference between ENERGY and SLEEP?ENERGY is a spearmint daytime strip with caffeine, L-theanine, B12, and Korean ginseng. SLEEP is a cranberry overnight strip with melatonin, valerian root, L-theanine, lavender, chamomile, and hibiscus. Both are physician formulated. Both dissolve in 60 seconds. How do you use a STRIPPIES strip?Place one strip under your tongue. It dissolves in about 60 seconds. The actives absorb sublingually — through the blood vessels under your tongue — rather than going through digestion. That's why it works in minutes. What flavor is each product?ENERGY is spearmint. SLEEP is cranberry. How many strips are in a pack?30 strips per pack. A 3-pack is 90 strips. The ENERGY + SLEEP bundle is 60 strips total (30 of each). Is STRIPPIES a supplement or medication?STRIPPIES is a dietary supplement. It is not a medication and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Are STRIPPIES strips physician formulated?Yes. Both ENERGY and SLEEP are physician formulated. How is STRIPPIES different from gummies, pills, or drinks?Pills, gummies, and drinks all have to go through your stomach. Stomach acid breaks them down, then the ingredients absorb through your intestines — a 30-45 minute process. STRIPPIES dissolves under your tongue, where the actives absorb directly into your bloodstream through sublingual blood vessels. Onset is 5-10 minutes instead of 30-45. Why a strip instead of a drink or pill?Format matters more than people think. Drinks and pills go through your stomach, then your intestines — a 30-45 minute absorption process. A strip dissolves under your tongue and the actives enter your bloodstream directly through sublingual capillaries. Onset is 5-10 minutes, no water needed, no calories, and you can take one mid-meeting or mid-workout without anyone noticing. What is sublingual absorption?Sublingual means "under the tongue." The blood vessels there absorb compounds directly into your bloodstream — bypassing the stomach, intestines, and the liver's first-pass metabolism that breaks down most of an oral dose before it ever reaches you. For melatonin, sublingual bioavailability is roughly twice that of an oral tablet. For caffeine, onset is meaningfully faster. That's the whole reason STRIPPIES is a strip. Is STRIPPIES just a gummy in disguise?No. Gummies dissolve in your stomach and absorb through your intestines — same 30-45 minute path as a pill. They also typically contain sugar, gelatin, and fillers. STRIPPIES is a thin oral strip that dissolves directly under the tongue in 60 seconds, no sugar, no gelatin, with a 5-10 minute onset. Effects & expectations How fast does ENERGY work?5-10 minutes. Sublingual absorption is 2-3x faster than the gastrointestinal route a pill or drink takes. Caffeine and the other actives enter your bloodstream directly through the blood vessels under your tongue, skipping the 30-45 minute digestive wait. How fast does SLEEP work?5-10 minutes. Sublingual melatonin reaches peak plasma levels in minutes — research shows sublingual bioavailability is roughly twice that of oral melatonin tablets, which can take 40+ minutes to peak. How long does the energy last?Caffeine's active window is roughly 3-5 hours for most people. ENERGY's 50mg dose is calibrated for a focused window without the long tail that interferes with sleep later. Will I wake up groggy after using SLEEP?SLEEP is formulated for no grogginess at wake-up. Most people wake clear-headed. What do the vibes feel like?ENERGY: alert, focused, controlled — the L-theanine smooths the caffeine ramp so you don't get the spike-and-crash you'd get from chugging coffee or an energy drink. SLEEP: settled, ready to wind down. Both are calibrated for control, not overshoot. Will ENERGY make me jittery?Unlikely at one strip. 50mg of caffeine is about half a cup of coffee — well below the jitter threshold for most people. The 30mg of L-theanine paired with it also smooths the caffeine response: research shows 50mg caffeine + L-theanine outperforms 200mg caffeine alone on sustained focus, with less anxiety. Will I crash like with an energy drink?No. Energy-drink crashes come from high-dose caffeine (150-300mg) hitting fast and dropping fast, plus the sugar load. ENERGY uses a moderate 50mg of caffeine paired with L-theanine, which research shows creates sustained focus without the spike-and-crash pattern. No sugar to drop you either. Why only 50mg of caffeine? Energy drinks have 150-300mg.Because more caffeine isn't better. A 2019 meta-analysis showed that 50mg of caffeine paired with L-theanine outperforms 200mg of caffeine alone on sustained focus — with less anxiety and tolerance. High-dose caffeine is cheap to manufacture; smart formulation isn't. We chose smart formulation. Why does SLEEP have melatonin AND valerian/L-theanine/chamomile?Because melatonin alone often isn't enough. If you're stressed, cortisol (your stress hormone) stays elevated at bedtime and actively blocks the melatonin signal. Valerian root and L-theanine calm the nervous system enough that the melatonin can do its job. Lavender, chamomile, and hibiscus support the same wind-down. The formula addresses both stress and sleep at the same time. Dosing & timing How many ENERGY strips can I take per day?You decide how much you need. Everyone's different. Each strip is 50mg of caffeine — about half a cup of coffee. If you're unsure how much caffeine you can have per day, talk with your doctor. How many SLEEP strips should I take?One strip, 15-30 minutes before bed. Each strip contains 5mg of melatonin along with valerian root, L-theanine, lavender, chamomile, and hibiscus. Because it absorbs sublingually, it works faster than a pill — so taking it closer to bedtime is fine. Can I take ENERGY and SLEEP on the same day?Yes — that's the design. ENERGY for the morning. SLEEP for the night. The two products are built to work together across a single day: focused ramp-up in the morning, controlled wind-down at night. When should I take an ENERGY strip?Whenever you need fast focus — morning, pre-workout, mid-afternoon slump, before a long drive. Avoid taking it within 6 hours of bedtime so the caffeine doesn't interfere with your sleep. How long before bed should I take a SLEEP strip?15-30 minutes before bed works for most people. Sublingual absorption is faster than a pill, so you don't need to time it as far in advance as a melatonin tablet. Will I build a tolerance to ENERGY if I use it daily?Anyone using daily caffeine builds some tolerance over time — that's true of coffee too. Most people find that cycling off ENERGY 1-2 days a week keeps the response strong. SLEEP doesn't carry the same tolerance concern at the doses used. Ingredients & allergens What's in the ENERGY strip?Caffeine from green coffee bean (50mg), L-theanine (30mg), B12 methylcobalamin (1000mcg), Korean ginseng (20mg). Spearmint flavor. Every dose listed on the pack — nothing hidden in a proprietary blend. What's in the SLEEP strip?L-theanine (50mg), valerian root (50mg), melatonin (5mg), lavender (10mg), chamomile (10mg), hibiscus (10mg). Cranberry flavor. Every dose listed on the pack — nothing hidden in a proprietary blend. Is STRIPPIES vegan?STRIPPIES is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, and non-GMO. We don't carry a vegan certification — extra certifications cost money, and we don't lie in our marketing to claim ones we haven't paid for. Is STRIPPIES gluten-free?Yes. STRIPPIES is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and nut-free. Does STRIPPIES contain sugar?No added sugar. Does SLEEP contain caffeine?No. SLEEP contains zero caffeine. The actives are melatonin, valerian root, L-theanine, lavender, chamomile, and hibiscus. How much caffeine is in one ENERGY strip?50mg of caffeine from green coffee bean — roughly half a cup of coffee. How much melatonin is in one SLEEP strip?5mg of melatonin per strip. What does L-theanine actually do?L-theanine is an amino acid that crosses the blood-brain barrier and increases alpha-wave activity — the brain state associated with focused attention without stress. Paired with caffeine, it smooths the stimulation curve. You get the alertness without the jitters or the crash. Most cheap energy supplements skip L-theanine because it costs more than caffeine alone. Why don't you use a proprietary blend?Proprietary blends let supplement brands list ingredients without listing the doses. That hides whether you're getting a meaningful amount or a sprinkle. STRIPPIES lists every dose on the pack. If you can't verify the dose, you can't verify the value. Safety & interactions Can I take STRIPPIES if I'm pregnant or nursing?Talk to your doctor before using any supplement, including STRIPPIES, if you're pregnant or nursing. Can I take STRIPPIES if I'm on medication?Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining STRIPPIES with prescription medication. Caffeine, melatonin, and herbal extracts can interact with some prescriptions. Is STRIPPIES safe for teenagers?STRIPPIES is formulated for adults 18 and over. Talk to a pediatrician before giving any supplement to someone under 18. Can I drive after taking a SLEEP strip?SLEEP contains melatonin and valerian root, both of which can cause drowsiness. Don't drive or operate machinery after taking it. Can I combine STRIPPIES with alcohol?We don't recommend combining SLEEP with alcohol — both are central-nervous-system depressants. For ENERGY, occasional combination is generally fine, but mixing caffeine and alcohol can mask intoxication. Drink responsibly either way. Will I become dependent on SLEEP's melatonin?Melatonin isn't habit-forming the way a sleeping pill is. Your body's natural melatonin production isn't shut down by supplementing — it adjusts. That said, if you find you can't sleep without SLEEP, that's usually a sign your underlying sleep environment or stress is the actual issue, and worth a conversation with your doctor. Shipping & orders Where do you ship?US, Canada, UK, EU (Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden), Switzerland, UAE, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Norway. The full list is visible at checkout. How fast does my order ship?Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days. Domestic US delivery takes another 3-5 business days depending on your address; international takes 7-14 business days depending on country. Will the strips melt in transit?STRIPPIES strips are stable at normal shipping temperatures. They don't contain anything that melts at heat levels seen in a typical mailbox or warehouse. Do you offer free shipping?No free shipping — but you get killer discounts on all our products. Returns & guarantee What's your return policy?Because STRIPPIES is a consumable supplement, we don't accept returns. If something's wrong with your order, email us at info@gostrippies.com and we'll handle it case-by-case — usually a replacement or refund. What if my order arrives damaged?Email us at info@gostrippies.com with a photo of the damage and we'll send a replacement. What if my package is lost?Reach out at info@gostrippies.com and we'll work with the carrier to track it down or send a replacement. Pricing & subscription How much does STRIPPIES cost?$24.99 for a single pack of 30 strips. A 3-pack of either ENERGY or SLEEP is $67.47 (~10% off). The ENERGY + SLEEP bundle (30 of each, 60 total) is $44.98 (~10% off vs buying both separately). Why is STRIPPIES priced where it is?We use AI-driven operations to keep overhead low and pass the savings through. The price reflects the actual cost of making and shipping the product — not a markup for traditional ad spend, retail margin, or distributor layers. Do you offer subscriptions?Not yet. We're focused on getting the products right first. Subscriptions are on the roadmap — sign up to our list and we'll let you know when they launch. Does the bundle save me money?Yes. The ENERGY + SLEEP bundle is $44.98 — about $5 off vs buying both single packs separately ($49.98 total). The 3-pack saves you about $7.50 vs three single packs. Retail & wholesale Where can I buy STRIPPIES in stores?STRIPPIES is currently direct-to-consumer through gostrippies.com. Retail rollout is in progress — sign up to our list to hear when we land near you. Can I carry STRIPPIES in my store?Yes — we're actively partnering with independent retailers. Email info@gostrippies.com with your store details to start the conversation. Don't see your question? 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