MANCHESTER, N.H. —

If you have trouble sleeping, you are not alone. According to a nationally representative Consumer Reports survey, only 43 percent of Americans would describe their sleep quality as good or very good.

Consumer Reports explores if supplements could be the answer.

"If you're consistently losing sleep, studies have shown that it can wreak havoc on your body and increase your risks for anxiety and depression," Kevin Loria, of Consumer Reports, said.

If you're looking into supplements, you're not alone. According to the Consumer Reports survey, about 1 in 6 Americans used dietary or natural supplements in the past year to help them sleep better.

Unlike sleep medications, which are prescribed by a doctor, sleep supplements can be found over the counter. Store shelves are

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