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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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