Sleep + (without melatonin) 60 vcaps

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Expiration Date: 07/22
KEY INGREDIENTS Maizinol™ Corn grass (Zea mays leaf) - a proprietary extract derived from the leaves of specifically grown, non-genetically modified Zea mays (corn or maize) using commercial strains of corn approved for human consumption. Maizinol is a patented and natural mood health product that contains 6-methoxybenzoxazolinone (6-MBOA), which can act as a positive regulator of the melatonin system to enhance serotonin levels and improve mood. In addition, Maizinol has been clinically shown address both mental/mood imbalances and to provide sleep-improvement benefits that are superior to melatonin-based sleep aids.* Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract (supplying 5-Hydroxytryptophan, 5-HTP) - the Griffonia simplicifolia plant is found within the Western and Central regions of Africa. Its seeds are rich in the active ingredient, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and the “sleep hormone” melatonin (with the help of cofactors Vitamin B6, C, Zinc and Magnesium). In Native African countries, Griffonia seeds are used medicinally to treat a wide range of stress-induced illnesses. 5-HTP may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, appetite, and pain sensation. In addition, 5-HTP has been shown to decrease the time required to fall asleep and reduce the number of nighttime awakenings.* Pyridoxine HCl / Vitamin B6 - Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that helps regulate nervous system activity related to relaxation and sleep. Vitamin B6 converts a small amount of the tryptophan in your body to niacin, or vitamin B3, and serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate sleep patterns. By failing to obtain an adequate amount of vitamin B6 in your diet, your body's metabolism of tryptophan may be disturbed. This may limit the amount of serotonin in your body, potentially leading to disturbed sleep patterns and insomnia. Vitamin B6 is also involved in the synthesis of melatonin (through serotonin). Therefore, it may affect sleep by improving the quality of sleep and preserving the circadian rhythm.* Vitamin B12 / Methylcobalamin - Cobalamin or vitamin B12 is important for a number of essential processes in the body including the production of DNA and RNA, the regulation of blood cell formation and the maintenance of neurons. Much like folate deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency results in anemia, nerve damage, depression, memory impairment, irritability, psychosis and personality changes. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes depression and other psychological symptoms because the vitamin is required for the formation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. These symptoms are further worsened when folate deficiency is also present. Therefore, vitamin B12 supplementation can improve sleep by providing relief for depression and by preventing damage to nerve cells in the brain.* Zinc - plays an essential role in neurotransmitter function.