Description
This advanced formula focuses on these 3 targeted areas to promote restful sleep without causing early-morning drowsiness.*
- Promotes Relaxation: A combination of soothing nutrients helps to relax the body and calm the mind.*
- Encourages Sleep: A full 6mg of Melatonin helps to promote the onset of sleep and is key to maintaining a normal sleep cycle.*
- Supports Balance: L-Theanine helps to reduce the effects of stress, while minerals (Calcium, Magnesium) help to replenish essential nutrient stores.*
Details on Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin: Promotes Relaxation and Restful Sleep
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin offers a multi-pronged approach to promote relaxation and restful sleep while replenishing essential minerals necessary for optimal function during the day.
This product provides a full 6 mg of melatonin to help you fall asleep faster and promote deeper sleep, along with a combination of soothing nutrients to relax the body and calm the mind.
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin: Promotes Relaxation
The blend of botanical extracts in this formula helps reduce feelings of stress and promote relaxation. Lemon balm, for example, has been found to increase feelings of calm and improve alertness. Studies suggest that lemon balm may enhance attention accuracy, alertness levels, and overall sensations of calm.[3]
Ashwagandha, a traditional Indian herb, has been researched for its use as an anti-stress and antioxidant herb with rejuvenating properties. It has been shown to have various benefits.[4]
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin also includes Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation. Studies indicate that GABA may increase alpha brain waves and decrease beta waves within one hour of administration, suggesting its potential to induce relaxation and reduce anxiety.[5]
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin: Stimulates Sleep
Melatonin, a well-known hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland, sets the body's biological clock and initiates sleep. Darkness stimulates the pineal gland to produce more melatonin, while daylight suppresses its production.[6]
Research suggests that melatonin may help promote sleep by decreasing sleep onset latency and increasing total sleep duration. Studies have shown that melatonin supplementation can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and increase the overall duration of sleep.[7,8,9]
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin: Supports Balance
The body requires minerals like magnesium and calcium to ensure the proper function of numerous biochemical pathways. These minerals play a crucial role in repairing and restoring the body's tissues during sleep, making them valuable additions to any sleep formulation.
Enhanced Bioavailability
Bioperine®, a concentrated extract of black pepper, is an important ingredient in all Irwin Naturals® softgel products. Clinically studied for enhancing the bioavailability of other nutritional ingredients, this extract effectively boosts the efficacy of their formulations. When combined with ginger, the Irwin Naturals Bioperine Complex further enhances bioavailability in a traditional Ayurvedic blend.
Summary
Power to Sleep PM® 6 mg Melatonin is designed to help you relax before bed, achieve restful sleep throughout the night, and wake up feeling refreshed in the morning. This advanced formula targets three areas: promoting relaxation, improving sleep quality, and replenishing minerals involved in the body's energy pathways. It can be used for occasional sleeplessness or on a daily basis to promote relaxation before bedtime.
Works Cited
- National Sleep Foundation. https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/sleep-studies
- National Sleep Foundation. 2011 Report. https://sleepfoundation.org/sites/default/files/bedroompoll/NSF_Bedroom_Poll_Report.pdf
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- Abdou AM, et al. Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) administration in humans. Biofactors. 26(3):201-8 (2006).
- Alternative Medicine Review – Melatonin. Monograph (2005).
- Zhdanova, I.V. et al. Sleep-inducing effects of low doses of melatonin ingested in the evening. Clin. Pharmacol.Ther. 57, 552–558 (1995).
- Zhdanova, I.V.,Wurtman, R. J., Morabito, C., Piotrovska,V. R. & Lynch, H. J. Effects of low oral doses of melatonin, given 2-4 hours before habitual bedtime, on sleep in normal young humans. Sleep 19, 423–431 (1996).
- Garstang J, et al. Randomized controlled trial of melatonin for children with autistic spectrum disorders and sleep problems. Child Card Health Dev. Sep;32(5):585-9 (2006).
