Sleep & Recovery

Essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Critical for sleep, stress response, muscle function, and cardiovascular health.

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It is widely used as a supplement to address insomnia, jet lag, and circadian rhythm disruptions, with strong clinical evidence supporting its efficacy.

L-Theanine is an amino acid found primarily in tea leaves that promotes relaxation without sedation by increasing alpha brain wave activity. It is widely used for stress relief, focus enhancement (especially paired with caffeine), and sleep quality improvement.

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a well-known aromatic herb whose essential oil — particularly the standardized oral preparation Silexan — has demonstrated clinically significant anxiolytic effects comparable to low-dose benzodiazepines in multiple randomized controlled trials.

Chamomile is one of the oldest and most widely used medicinal herbs, valued for its calming and sleep-promoting effects. Its active compounds, particularly apigenin, bind to GABA receptors and have demonstrated anxiolytic properties in clinical trials.

Glycine is the simplest amino acid and serves as a key building block for collagen, glutathione, and creatine. It plays an important role in sleep quality, neuroprotection, and connective tissue health.

5-HTP is the direct precursor to serotonin, derived from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia. It is used to support mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and curb appetite.

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and the precursor to serotonin and melatonin. It supports mood regulation, sleep onset, and emotional well-being through the serotonin pathway.

Valerian is a traditional European herbal sedative with moderate evidence for improving sleep quality and reducing sleep onset latency. It is widely used in Germany as an approved non-prescription sleep aid.

Kava (Piper methysticum) is a Pacific Island plant whose root contains kavalactones with clinically demonstrated anxiolytic effects. It is one of the most well-studied herbal anxiolytics but carries important safety warnings regarding hepatotoxicity.

Reishi is a medicinal mushroom used for over 2.000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. It is valued primarily for its immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties, earning it the title 'mushroom of immortality.'

Passionflower is a calming herb that modulates GABA-A receptors to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Clinical trials support its efficacy as a natural anxiolytic comparable to low-dose benzodiazepines.

Hops (Humulus lupulus) are the female flower cones of the hop plant, traditionally used in brewing but also valued for their sedative and anxiolytic properties. Clinical studies support their use for sleep improvement, particularly in combination with valerian.

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Supplementation is used to promote relaxation, reduce stress-related anxiety, and improve sleep quality.

Ornithine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid involved in the urea cycle, helping the body eliminate ammonia. It is commonly supplemented to reduce exercise-induced fatigue and support growth hormone release during sleep.