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Classification
General Sale
Dosage
Adults - 1-2 capsules, one
hour before bedtime, or as
professionally prescribed.
Ingredients
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) 267mg standardised extract, 0.89% valerenic acids 1200 mg
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) 50mg standardised extract, 30% kavalactones 500 mg
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) 20mg extract 100 mg
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan from Griffonia Simplicifolia) 10 mg
Purpose/Usage
At last, a powerfully effective herbal sleep formula that really works. Phyto-sleep is an effective natural sleeping aid combining highly therapeutic doses of Valerian (1200mg) with Kava Kava and Passionflower.
The valepotriates found in Valerian have been shown to be sedative and calming to the nervous system. Studies prove Valerian�s ability to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and improve quality of sleep. Valerian is also known to improve sleep maintenance.
Kava Kava, traditionally used as a ceremonial beverage in the Pacific islands, has the ability to reduce anxiety, stress and restlessness. Passiflora incarnata or Passionflower has been found to relieve smooth muscle relaxant and nerve sedative. All of these herbs work to relax and sedate the nervous system encouraging the onset of sleep without the side effects of orthodox sedatives.
This combination stands out amongst existing formulas due to the addition of 5-HTP. Griffonia is a West African plant whose seeds contain significant amounts of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). 5-HTP is closely related to the essential amino acid tryptophan. Our cells convert tryptophan to 5-HTP, which is then converted into serotonin. Serotonin then undergoes additional conversions in the pineal gland to yield melatonin. It is melatonin that is helpful to sleep.
Multitudes of brain functions are influenced by serotonin/melatonin, including sleep, appetite, reasoning and body movements. Clinical trials conducted on 5-HTP, report relief from depression and anxiety as well as improvement of sleep. This exciting new herbal addition makes Phyto-Sleep particularly effective.
Phyto-Sleep speeds sleep onset and encourages sleep maintenance. It is useful for insomnia and other sleep disturbances, for the relief of anxiety and tension and to reduce muscular aches.
Precautions
Do not use during pregnancy
Not to be taken with orthodox sleep medication.
Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label
carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have
side effects consult your pharmacist or doctor immediately.
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