Final formula. No proprietary blend.
Make Dōpo yourself.
Here is the final shipped formula, what to look for in each ingredient, and the simple ritual Dōpo was made to close.
the short answer
Dōpo's final shipped formula lists glycine (3 g), L-theanine (200 mg), magnesium bisglycinate (200 mg), and lemon balm leaf extract (300 mg). No added melatonin. Tart cherry is a flavor, not a fifth ingredient.
the recipe
Four ingredients. The final shipped formula, plainly.
01 · Pharmaceutical-grade (USP) glycine powder
Glycine
3 g
Glycine is a simple amino acid. There's no patented or branded version to look for, because there's nothing complex enough to patent.
What to look for
Look for "glycine powder, USP" or "pharmaceutical grade" on the label. It should dissolve clear in water with no grit. Skip anything with added flavoring or anti-caking agents if you can find a plain option.
02 · Pure L-theanine powder (the L-isomer)
L-theanine
200 mg
The research is on L-theanine specifically, the form naturally found in tea leaves. Some cheaper powders are sold as "DL-theanine," a synthetic mix that isn't the same molecule.
What to look for
Check the label says "L-theanine," not "DL-theanine." Branded fermented forms like Suntheanine exist and are a step up in purity, but a plain USP-grade L-theanine powder is enough for a DIY batch.
03 · Magnesium bisglycinate
Magnesium bisglycinate
200 mg
Dōpo's shipped formula uses magnesium bisglycinate at the disclosed amount. Keep the ingredient name and the 200 mg amount together when you compare labels.
What to look for
Look for magnesium bisglycinate on the ingredient line and compare the declared amount with the Dōpo formula above. Do not substitute a different magnesium form and assume it is the same ingredient.
04 · Lemon balm leaf extract
Lemon balm leaf extract
300 mg
The shipped formula names lemon balm as a leaf extract. Plain dried lemon balm leaf is a different format, so do not treat a 300 mg scoop of dried leaf as the same ingredient.
What to look for
Look for "lemon balm leaf extract" on the label and keep the form with the amount. Do not substitute plain leaf or powder and assume it is the same ingredient.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
DIY status
The complete formula, plainly.
Dōpo's first shipped release used one serving of glycine (3 g), L-theanine (200 mg), magnesium bisglycinate (200 mg), and lemon balm leaf extract (300 mg). The amounts are listed plainly so you can read the label without guessing what is hidden in a blend.
If you make a similar drink yourself, keep each ingredient and amount separate on your notes, use the form named on the label, and ask a qualified professional about your own situation. Dōpo's finished version arrives pre-measured for a simpler nightly pour.
what it actually tastes like
Raw powders vary by supplier and form. Flavor descriptions do not establish identity, purity, or dose, so taste is not a substitute for a complete label or specification.
let's just say it
Bulk ingredients can cost less. The nightly pour is the point.
Buying raw powders in bulk can cost less than buying a finished, pre-mixed product. The tradeoff is the nightly work of sourcing, measuring, and making the drink yourself.
Dōpo's shipped formula arrives pre-measured, with the four active amounts shown plainly and a tart cherry ritual ready for the end of the day.
Use the ingredient guidance above to read labels and ask better questions. The product is the easier version of the pour.
one more honest thing
Tart cherry is a flavor. That's all it is.
Dōpo lists tart cherry as flavor only, not as one of the four disclosed formula ingredients. If a label leans on tart cherry like it is part of the mechanism, ask what dose, in what form, and why it is not simply listed as a flavor.
before you weigh anything out
Good questions.
Why publish your own recipe if you're also selling it?
Because hiding the disclosed formula would work against us. This page names the four active ingredients and the amounts our first customers received.
Does the tart cherry flavor do anything for sleep?
No. Dōpo lists tart cherry as flavor only; it is not one of the four disclosed formula ingredients.
What kind of scale do I actually need?
One that reads to at least 0.01 gram (10 milligrams). A standard kitchen scale reading whole grams isn't precise enough. Reloading and jewelry scales in this range are inexpensive and widely available.
Isn't it cheaper to just buy the ingredients myself?
Yes, buying raw powders in bulk costs less than a finished product. That's true of almost any supplement. What you're paying Dōpo for is the doses already measured every night and every raw ingredient tested before it's blended. And it tastes like tart cherry, not bitter mineral powder.
Can I make the complete formula from these amounts right now?
The final shipped formula is glycine 3 g, L-theanine 200 mg, magnesium bisglycinate 200 mg, and lemon balm leaf extract 300 mg. Keep the ingredient forms and amounts together, and ask a qualified professional about your own situation before making a supplement blend.
when you want the finished version
The finished formula is meant to arrive pre-measured.
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