Dosage: n/a
Size: 30 or 60 Vegetarian Capsules
• Special Herb and Amino Acid Combination for Promoting Sleep
• Helps Maintain Regular Sleep Cycle
• Non – Addictive Formula
• Great for Travel
Jarrow FORMULAS Sleep Optimizer combines herbs and amino acids that work together to facilitate falling asleep and maintaining a regular sleep cycle. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA, lemon balm, and tryptophan promote relaxation. The combination of valerian and hops flower has been studied for their effect on reducing latency (the delay before entry into sleep). Melatonin is a hormone, secreted by the pineal gland, that controls the biological clock and signals the entry into sleep. Our biological clock can be disturbed by stress, crossing time zones, and changing work shifts.
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules 20 to 30 minutes prior to bedtime, or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.
WARNING: DO NOT drive or operate machinery immediately following use of this product.
Caution: DO NOT use if you are pregnant, lactating or under the age of 18. Anyone who has been diagnosed with MS, lymphoma, leukemia, diabetes, epilepsy, autoimmune disease, or uses MAO inhibitors (such as iproniazid) should not take melatonin. DO NOT use if asthmatic. Melatonin may provoke an asthma attack in persons that already have asthma.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Amount Per Serving / %DV
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) – 100mg / *
Hops (Humulus lupulus I.) (flower) – 100mg / *
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) (root) (0.8 % Valeric Acid) – 400mg / *
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) (leaves) – 100mg / *
L-Tryptophan – 300mg / *
Melatonin – 0.3mg / *
*Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate (vegetable source) and silicon dioxide. Capsule consists of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
No wheat, no gluten, no soybeans, no dairy, no egg, no fish/shellfish, no peanuts/tree nuts.
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