What it does
Benefits of Sleep Formula
Seven ingredients with one job: get you to sleep and keep you there.
The Nourivo difference: Benefits that build over time
Based on the length of published trials, not a promise of results. Responses vary.*
- Melatonin is the one ingredient here with a fast, same-night effect
- Valerian, chamomile and L-tryptophan tend to build with regular nightly use
- Taking it 30 to 60 minutes before bed is the standard timing
- Valerian and chamomile are traditionally taken nightly rather than as needed
- Published trials on these herbs commonly measure sleep quality after one to two weeks of nightly use
- Individual response to herbal sleep aids varies considerably
- Most sleep-herb studies run two to four weeks
- This is a fair length of time to judge whether it suits you
- One bottle covers about a month of nightly use
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
**The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
***Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Brown Rice Flour.
What's inside, and why
Valerian Extract (root) 150 mg
One of the longest standing botanicals in the sleep category, used traditionally to quiet a restless mind.
Chamomile Extract (flower) 100 mg
The same plant behind bedtime tea, here at an extract strength rather than a teabag.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) 100 mg
An amino acid that supports the body's own calming pathways.
L-Tryptophan 100 mg
An essential amino acid the body uses in its natural sleep pathway.
Melatonin 2 mg
A modest amount, deliberately. Enough to cue your natural sleep cycle rather than override it.
No proprietary blends. Every amount printed. Made in the USA.
Our sources
A selection of the peer-reviewed research behind the ingredients in this formula.
Melatonin
Melatonin for sleep disorders
A meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials. Melatonin shortened the time to fall asleep and increased total sleep time, though the effects were modest.
Ferracioli-Oda et al. PLoS One, 2013
Read studyValerian
Valerian for sleep
A meta-analysis of valerian trials. The results hinted at better sleep quality, but the studies varied widely and had methodological problems.
Bent et al. Am J Med, 2006
Read studyChamomile
Chamomile, anxiety and sleep quality
A meta-analysis of randomised trials. Sleep quality improved significantly, though evidence for an effect on insomnia itself was limited.
Hieu et al. Phytother Res, 2019
Read studyPassionflower
Passionflower in insomnia
A placebo-controlled trial in 110 adults with insomnia. Total sleep time measured in a sleep lab increased versus placebo, while other measures did not differ.
Lee et al. Int Clin Psychopharmacol, 2020
Read studyGABA
Oral GABA, stress and sleep
A systematic review of 14 placebo-controlled trials. The authors found limited evidence for stress benefits and very limited evidence for sleep benefits.
Hepsomali et al. Front Neurosci, 2020
Read studyThese papers examine individual ingredients and are shared for reference. Several found only modest or limited effects. They are not studies of this product, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Questions
Questions? We're here to help.
When should I take it?
Two capsules about 30 minutes before bed, with 6 to 8 oz of water. That gives it time to be absorbed before you want to be asleep.
Why only 2mg of melatonin?
Because more is not better with melatonin. It's a signal, not a sedative — your body produces it in very small amounts to cue the start of your sleep cycle. High dose products often leave people groggy the next morning without improving sleep. 2mg is enough to work alongside your own rhythm.
Will I feel groggy in the morning?
The formula is built to avoid that, which is part of why the melatonin dose is kept modest. That said, everyone responds differently. If you find it lingers, try taking it slightly earlier in the evening.
Can I take it every night?
It's formulated for nightly use, but persistent sleep trouble is worth talking to a doctor about rather than managing indefinitely with a supplement. If you're not sleeping well night after night, there may be something underneath it worth looking at.
Who should avoid it?
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking it. Not for use by pregnant or nursing mothers or anyone under 18. If you take any medication or manage a medical condition, talk to your physician before starting. The capsule is gelatin, so it isn't vegetarian.
Founder
A note from Dylan, founder
I started Nourivo because I was tired of supplement labels that oversell what's inside. Everything here is made to a standard I'd put my own name on.
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