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2024 is all about perfecting our bedtimeĀ habits and sleep routines.Ā
In this blog, we'll dive into our top sleep picks...
Organic Chamomile Flower (Loose Leaf)
Chamomile is a daisy-like plant that can be found throughout Europe, Africa & Asia, it has been used in herbal remedies for centuries.Ā
When dried,Ā chamomile flowers are often used to make an antioxidant-rich herbal tea, which is commonly drunk towards the night due to its presumed "sedative properties."(1)
Chamomile naturally contains apigenin, anĀ antioxidant that binds to certain receptors in your brain that may promote sleepiness (2).Ā
In a study taken with postnatal women, it was found that the women who drank chamomile tea for two weeks reported better sleep quality, in comparison to a group that did not drink chamomile tea. They also hadĀ fewer symptoms of depression, which is often linked with sleeping problems (3).
Magnesium BisglycinateĀ
Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps your body performĀ various tasks, such asĀ normal muscle function,Ā reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and more.Ā
Magnesium Bisglycinate inĀ particular has become a popular pre-bed supplement due to its believed sleep and relaxation properties.Ā
Researchers believe that magnesium may promote better sleep inĀ various waysĀ such as reducing the stress hormone cortisol, increasing one of the sleep-promotingĀ hormones called melatonin, and helping to regulate neurotransmitters for the central nervous system (CNS) (4).
ApigeninĀ
Apigenin is present in many fruits, vegetables, and herbs as the most widely distributed flavonoid in the plant kingdom. Naturally, Apigenin can be found in foods such as chamomile, oranges, celery, spearmint, and dried parsley.
Apigenin is a very popularĀ pre-bed supplement. ItĀ has gained popularity over recent yearsĀ due to neuroscientists such as Dr. Andrew Huberman speaking on its sleep-inducing benefitsĀ (5).Ā
IfĀ it's good enough for Dr. Andrew Huberman,Ā it's goodĀ enough for us!
The Sleep Complex
Looking for an all-in-one blend of popular supplements for sleep?Ā This one's for you!Ā
The sleep complex contains a blend of popular supplements such as L-Tryptophan, L-Theanine, Ashwagandha, Glycine, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Inulin, and Zinc Citrate.Ā
L-Theanine
L-Theanine is a non-essential amino acid that is found naturally in green tea.
L-theanine can be found in certain mushrooms and green tea but is otherwise rare in diet.
Research suggests that L-theanine may affect sleep by influencing several neurotransmitters and promoting relaxing brain activity.
L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to rapidly affect neurotransmitters within the central nervous system. (6)
Our Sweet Dreams Bundle
Transform yourĀ bedtime routine with the Sweet Dreams bundle! our bundle has been carefully picked with four popular sleep supplements.
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Magnesium BisglycinateĀ - 360 Capsules
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ApigeninĀ - 90Ā Tablets
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L Theanine - 90 Capsules
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Organic Ashwagandha KSM-66Ā® 300mg - 90 Capsules
We recommend taking your sleep stack supplements 30-60 minutes before bed.
SLEEP THE 'SWEET DREAMS' BUNDLE
ReferencesĀ & Links
Ā Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with a bright future | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995283/#:~:text=Chamomile%20is%20widely%20regarded%20as,and%20CNS%20depressant%20effects%20respectively. |
5 Ways Chamomile Tea Benefits Your Health | https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/5-benefits-of-chamomile-tea |
Effects of an intervention with drinking chamomile tea on sleep quality and depression in sleep disturbed postnatal women: a randomized controlled trial | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26483209/ |
Does magnesium help you sleep? | https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/magnesium-for-sleep |
Andrew Huberman's Sleep Cocktail To Fall Asleep Faster | https://healthnews.com/sleep/sleep-hacks/andrew-huberman-sleep-cocktail/ |
L-Theanine for Sleep | https://sleepdoctor.com/sleep-aids/l-theanine/ |