Sleep Support Plus
The early bird might get the worm, but I am a stubborn night owl.
Somewhere along the line, my late nights became less of a conscious choice and more of a habit I
couldn’t shake.
It only happens sometimes, but boy, when I cannot sleep, it can seriously disturb my
week.
I decided to find a natural remedy for supporting my sleep. Chamomile tea and yoga only took me so far.
This is why I was thrilled to find Sleep Support Plus, a vegan sleep support supplement that is packed
full of herbal extracts.
We spend about a third of our life sleeping - and it really blows when this sleep isn’t quality. In fact,
sleep is often considered as essential to survival as food and water. Sleep helps you form the pathways
in your brain that let you learn and create new memories while concentrating and being alert during the
day.
Our bodies have something very intelligent called the sleep-wake cycle. The body’s internal clock
(circadian rhythm) works like a pacemaker. This pacemaker is responsible for when and how you feel
tired.
Nerve cells in the brain release neurotransmitters to communicate with the brain, keeping it alert while
you are awake. Other nerve cells stop the messages that tell you to stay awake, causing you to feel tired.
This internal clock is guided by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), an area of the brain. This area of the
brain is sensitive to light and dark.
Benefits of Sleep Support Plus
Sleep Support Plus claims several benefits for night owls like me. Below are the two key benefits.
Support for that mid-afternoon slump
Reading this while experiencing an afternoon lull? It’s probably not just in your head. Most
adults tend to feel sleepiest between 2am and 4am, as well as between 1pm and 3pm. The good
news is that sleeping better can cause you to feel more energized and alert, supporting drive
and productivity during a typical downtime.
Positive Mood Support.
I was surprised to see many of the ingredients in Sleep Support Plus can also contribute to
mood. St John’s Wort is an herb that is believed to support healthy serotonin and noradrenaline,
two mood chemicals in your body. Serotonin is the key hormone that stabilizes our mood,
feelings of well-being, and helps with sleeping.
Sleep Support Plus is worth trying if you experience sleeplessness from time-to-time. Discover how the
key ingredients work together.
How does Sleep Support Plus work?
Sleep Support Plus has been formulated with potent botanicals and minerals. It is also a vegan product
that is free from common allergens which is a huge win. Most of the exciting ingredients are found in
the proprietary blend, comprising 1071mg of the formula.
Ingredients
Tryptophan
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves many important purposes within the body.
This amino acid is converted into a molecule called 5-HTP, which is used to make serotonin and
melatonin.i Serotonin, lovingly known as the ‘happy chemical’, influences sleep, cognition, and
mood in the brain.
One study of available data for nearly 30,000 US adults found daily use of tryptophan is
positively associated with sleeping longer.iii
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that is most notably involved in influencing the sleep-wake cycle. The
way melatonin works is truly fascinating to me. It is secreted depending on the length of night
time to convey information to the brain and body on the daily cycle of light and darkness.
Ever noticed you feel more tired during winter? Alongside the lack of sunny days, the shorter
length of days also communicates to your body functions that sleep time is to start earlier.
Amazing!iv
Sleep Support Plus also contains a proprietary blend of extracts to support the natural
production of melatonin within your body. This blend includes goji berry, lemon balm, passion
fruit extract, chamomile, and valerian.
Vitamin B6
Sleep Support Plus includes 90% of your daily value of Vitamin B6. Based on this, I
figured it
must be related fairly heavily to sleep.
As it seems, Vitamin B6 supports healthy production of serotonin and melatonin, our two key
hormones mentioned throughout this review. Both of these hormones are important for sound,
restful sleep. As a bonus, they are also linked to mood.v
As an interesting side effect, taking vitamin B6 immediately before bed can enhance dream
vividness and recall.