Sleep Support

Patient Type:

•  Muscle aches and spasms
• Athletic recovery
• Sleep

How to Dose:

•  1-2 capsules three times per day

How Does Sleep Support Work:

•  Both GABA and glycine act as calmatives for nerve impulses, controlling muscle contractions.
•  Dong quai root extract has been used for centuries in Chinese traditional medicine to increase relaxation of the smooth muscles.
•  GABA itself is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and regulates other neurotransmissions to prevent overstimulation.

o    One study found that after only 60 minutes of administration, GABA significantly increased alpha brain waves and decreased beta waves compared to water or L-theanine, indicating a significant calming effect on the nervous system.

• Glycine is one of three amino acids needed for the synthesis of creatine, which supplies energy to nerve and muscle cells.

o    Glycine is the primary amino acid that regulates neurotransmission in the brain stem and spinal cord and is a necessary co-factor in the activation of glutamate receptor. This action makes glycine a key component of maintaining nervous system balance and maintaining calm, relaxed muscles.

• Dong quai contains active ingredients called coumarins, which dilate blood vessels, balance the central nervous system and increase blood flow.
• Vitamin B6 is required to convert glutamic acid to GABA in the body. It is also a cofactor in many cellular biochemical reactions, including the release of glucose from glycogen and amino acid metabolism, including transamination, deamination and decarboxylation.
•  Magnesium plays a significant role in regulating the influx of calcium into muscle cells.  Therefore, calcium can remain in the muscle cell for a longer period when magnesium is depleted, leading to cramping or muscle spasms.