Natural Factors Tranquil Sleep 90 Enteric Coated Softgels

Statistics Canada's Canadian Community Health Survey says that an estimated 3.3 million Canadians over the age of 15 suffer from insomnia. Insomnia is a debilitating problem and is characterized by difficulty falling asleep and maintaining sleep, and where overall sleep quality is non-restorative. There is a direct relationship between quantity and quality of sleep and health problems. Over time, sleep deprivation can lead to mood problems, decreased productivity, and safety issues at home and on the job.

This fast acting and very safe sleep formula can help you fall asleep more quickly, stay asleep, sleep more soundly, and wake up feeling refreshed. Tranquil Sleep combines L-Theanine with 5-HTP and melatonin. These ingredients exert a gentle yet powerfully synergistic effect to promote restful sleep and calm nervousness. These ingredients are supported by extensive research for their role in treating insomnia.

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.

Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water), organic flaxseed oil, yellow beeswax, nonGMO sunflower lecithin, enteric coating (purified water, ethylcellulose, medium chain triglycerides, oleic acid, sodium alginate, purified stearic acid).

Recommended use

Helps increase total sleep time (aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or an altered sleep schedule (e.g., shift-work and jet lag). Helps relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag and reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency aspect of sleep quality) in people with delayed sleep phase syndrome. Helps reset the body’s sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian cycle). Helps to temporarily promote relaxation.

Recommended dose

Recommended adult dose: 2 softgels daily, 30–45 minutes before bedtime, or as directed by a health care practitioner. 5-HTP can cause stomach sensitivity in some people. For this reason it is recommended that you do not take this product on an empty stomach. For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health care practitioner.

Cautions

Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia), or if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have asthma, cardiovascular disease, a hormonal disorder, diabetes or hypoglycaemia, immune system disease, liver or chronic kidney disease, seizure disorders, migraine, depression, or if you are taking carbidopa or drugs/supplements with serotonergic activity. These may include, but are not limited to L-tryptophan, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain killers, over-the-counter cough and/or cold medications containing dextromethorphan, anti-nausea or anti-migraine medications. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any of the following medications: anticoagulant, anticonvulsant, blood pressure medications, immunosuppressive medications, sedative, hypnotic or psychotropic medications, or steroids. Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you show signs of weakness, oral ulcers, or abdominal pain accompanied by severe muscle pain, or if you experience skin changes. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have scleroderma. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking this product and exercise caution if you are involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Some people may experience drowsiness. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, or cramping) and rare allergic reactions have been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.