Natural Sleep Formulas Compared
A comparison of natural sleep supplements
| Product | Pure Encapsulations Best Rest |
Bell Sound Sleep |
AOR Ortho-Sleep |
Organika Bed Time |
EnZed NiteEze |
Brad King Ultimate Sleep |
| Serving Size | 1 capsule | 2 capsules | 1 capsules | 2 capsules | 2 capsules | 2 capsules |
| Melatonin | 1 mg | Yes* | 3 MG | None | 3 mg/2 caps | 2 mg |
| Chamomile | 100 mg | Yes* | None | None | None | None |
| Passion Flower | 100 mg extract | Yes* | None | None | None | None |
| Valerian | 200 mg extract | Yes* | 150 mg | 150mg extract | 200 mg | None |
| Scullcap | None | Yes* | None | None | None | None |
| MSM | None | Yes* | None | None | None | None |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg | None | None | None | 50 mg | None |
| Vitamin B6 | 5 mg - P5P | None | None | None | 30 mg Pyridoxine | None |
| GABA | 300 mg | None | 100 mg | None | None | None |
| L-Theanine | 50 mg | None | 200 mg | None | 50 mg | 100 mg |
| Lemon Balm /Melissa | 150 mg | None | 300 mg | None | None | None |
| HOPS | 150 mg | None | None | 60 mg | None | None |
| 5-HTP | None | None | 100 mg | 25 mg | None | 50 mg |
| Jujube (Ziziphus Jujube) | None | None | None | None | None | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B3 Niacinamide | None | None | None | None | 10 mg | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | None | None | None | None | 250 mcg cyanocobalamin | None |
| L-Lysine | None | None | None | None | None | 250 mg |
| Magnesium | None | None | None | 50 mg (oxide) | 100 mg (citrate) | None |
* Bell offers no information about the quantity of ingredients included in their formulas.
Vitamin B6, GABA, L-Theanine, Lemon Balm and Hops are synergistic ingredients in the Pure Encapsulations Best Rest Formula, making this the most complete formula available. I also recommend Zenbev, a clinically-proven sleep formula that contains a natural source of L-Tryptophan, which converts to melatonin, the chemical produced by the pineal gland to induce sleep. I also recommend the use of eye shades if there is any visible light (even night lights), white noise machines to block our sound, earplugs if required, and of course a chemical free organic bed that incorporates natural latex and organic wool in the design.
Health Disclaimer. Copyright ©2012. Nathan Zassman is a trained nutrition practitioner and the owner of Aviva Natural Health Solutions.
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