Melatonin

Amount: 3 mg

Why it’s in sleepyhead…
Melatonin has been shown to help induce sleep and improve overall sleep quality.   

Melatonin’s story…
Melatonin is a natural chemical in your brain that tells you when it’s time to go to sleep. Triggered by low levels of light, melatonin is typically released in higher amounts during the evening and eventually tails off during the morning hours. Melatonin levels can drop with age and have been considered a factor in why sleeplessness can become more consistent over time.

Melatonin supplements have been shown to help aide the natural sleep cycles of the body. It is commonly used by air travelers to eliminate jet lag, as well as people who experience sleep difficulties due to working night shifts.

GABA

Amount: 125 mg

Why it’s in sleepyhead…
GABA has been shown to have a relaxing and calming effect on the mind.                 

GABA’s story…
Short for gamma aminobutyric acid, GABA is believed to be the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that allow your nerve cells to exchange information. Think of them as ethernet cables for your nerve cells. GABA reduces the number of anxiety or stress related messages that reach the brain. As such, it is said to act as a “balancer” for the brain between excitation and inhibition.

Valerian Root

Amount: 200 mg

Why it’s in sleepyhead…
Valerian root has been shown to improve sleep quality without morning grogginess.

Valerian Root’s story…
Valerian root is a perennial plant that has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for its sedative properties. Valerian is native to Europe, South Africa, Asia, and has been introduced to North America. During the early Roman Empire it was prescribed as a remedy to treat insomnia.