SLEEP

Known for its ability to moderate the system in your body that regulates stress response, the root extract has been studied to directly improve sleep quality and help in managing insomnia - likely because cortisol is so deeply connected to our circadian rhythm. ¹ ²

The main inhibitory neurotransmitter. It is well established that activation of GABA receptors favor sleep. When paired with L-Theanine it has been shown to positively effect quality and duration of sleep. ³

In the brain, this nootropic interacts with different receptors, affecting the levels of many neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine, serotonin, tryptophan, glutamine, glutamate, and dopamine. These neurotransmitters are vital for multiple aspects of mental well-being, including mood, anxiety, and satisfaction, which help relieve stress. Less stress = better sleep.

In studies, has been shown to contribute to greater improvements in sleep quality ratings (primary outcome measure), mood ratings after awakening, the ISQ total score, and ISQ-insomnia classifications, in adults with unsatisfactory sleep. ⁴

Trial results suggest that 8 weeks of supplementation may reduce objective and subjective measures of stress, and improve subjective measures of sleep quality. ⁵