“I have been having trouble sleeping for a while now. I was on sleeping tablets from the doctor, but they always made me feel like s**t the next day. I tried this as a last resort. And guess what? It actually worked! Now I feel more rested in the morning when I wake up. I’m so glad I found this.” – Product review by Chan Heng, Ang Mo Kio, Singapore

• Includes all the essential herbs to help you sleep naturally

• Melatonin, the key ingredient, helps "reset your body clock"

• Natural compounds like valerian, passion flower, chamomile, hops, all have a relaxing effect

• Minerals required for restful sleep, calcium and magnesium, are also included

Insomina is something we all have faced in our life. If you are a chronic sufferer, it can take a trmenedous toll on your health. The best way to tackle this, without taking addicitive prescription medicines, is right here. Swanson Sleep Essentials will sure let you have the much needed sleep you have been hoping for. It is a combination of natural extracts and herbs which have been precisely formulated together to give you the rest your body and mind need. It includes melatonin, taurine, GABA, passion flower, valerian, chamomile, skullcap and hops.

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Melatonin is a hormone which is secreted by pineal gland in the brain. It has a very specific role in sleep wake cycle. It is secreted mainly at night and the levels stay high throughout, later dropping in the morning. This is called circadian rhythm. The natural hormone level is affected by your age, light exposure etc. The levels drop significantly in old age. Although some fruits and vegetables contain melatonin, it is of negligible amount. That is why you need melatonin supplements which have been proven to be effective in insomnia, jet lag, seasonal affective disorder and chronic cluster headaches.

GABA (Gamma-AminoButyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter which is secreted from our nerve endings. In insomnia, GABA levels are reduced. Supplements may improve this chemical imbalance and promote sleep by relieving anxiety.

Taurine is an amino acid which is produced in little amounts in the body but nay need supplementation in some people. It has effects on brain which is not yet completely understood which relaxes the mind.

Valerian is a herb which have been in use for insomnia since ancient times.

Hops have methyl butynone which has been proven to be effective in calming, sedating and sleep inducing effects.

Passion flower is also approved for using as a sedative to provide restful sleep.

Chamomile has been used in European herbal medicine for centuries, especially for its ability to calm one's nerves

Caution:

Although research has proven the use of long term melatonin and other herbs in low doses are not harmful, caution is advised if you are suffering from any depressive disorder, or you are pregnant or breast feeding.