Somno-Pro®

- Helps reset the sleep-wake cycle
- 90 enteric-coated capsules
- Addresses all facets of insomnia: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, waking up too early in the morning and difficulty waking up.
- Reduces nervous system excitement, which can inhibit sleep
- Contains Suntheanine®, the most clinically studied L-theanine
L-theanine, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), and melatonin have been shown to independently improve the quality and quantity of sleep and/or decrease anxiety. L-theanine is an amino acid found almost exclusively in tea, which influences the central nervous system through a number of mechanisms, primarily by influencing levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, norepinephrine and glutamate. These effects cause a significant increase in alpha brainwave activity, indicating a state of awake relaxation, increased performance under stress, improved learning and concentration, and decreased anxiety.
5-HTP is the intermediary between L-tryptophan and serotonin, a key neurotransmitter associated with sleep, mood and anxiety. 5-HTP bypasses the rate-limiting enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase, which normally limits the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin.
Melatonin is also closely related and is formed by the conversion of serotonin in the pineal gland in low light conditions. Known to regulate many biological rhythms, including the circadian cycle, melatonin has shown clinical benefits for inducing sleep or adjusting sleep cycles. Randomized trials have shown that it reduces sleep onset latency and improves perceived sleep quality, without altering daytime psychomotor performance.