Sleep & Recovery
Sleep architecture and overnight recovery.
Magnesium
Essential cofactor in 300+ enzymatic reactions, from ATP production to muscle relaxation.
Ashwagandha
Adaptogenic herb that down-regulates HPA-axis output — lowers cortisol, supports T in stressed men.
Melatonin
Pineal hormone that signals biological night — most effective for circadian-rhythm shifts.
Glycine
Inhibitory neurotransmitter that improves sleep quality and supports collagen synthesis.
L-Theanine
Calm focus — alpha-wave amino acid from green tea that takes the edge off caffeine.
5-HTP
Direct serotonin precursor with mood and sleep applications.
CBD (Cannabidiol)
Non-intoxicating cannabinoid studied for anxiety, sleep, and seizures.
Passionflower
Mild anxiolytic and sleep aid with GABA-A modulation.
Reishi
Adaptogenic mushroom used for immune balance, sleep, and stress.
California Poppy
Mild sedative with anxiolytic and analgesic activity.
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica for anxiety and insomnia.
Chamomile
Gentle anxiolytic and sleep-supportive herb.
GABA
Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter; oral supplementation has limited CNS penetration.
Glycine (Sleep Onset)
3 g pre-bed lowers core body temperature and improves subjective sleep.
Honokiol
Active magnolia compound.
Hops Extract
Bitter cone extract with mild sedative and phytoestrogenic effects.
L-Ornithine
Urea-cycle amino acid that lowers fatigue and supports nighttime GH release.
L-Tryptophan
Essential amino acid precursor to serotonin and melatonin.
Lavender Oil (Silexan)
Oral lavender essential oil with proven anxiolytic effect.
Lemon Balm
Mild anxiolytic with cognitive calming effects via GABA-T inhibition.
Magnesium Glycinate
Bisglycinate chelate form of magnesium — gentle, well-absorbed, ideal for sleep.
Magnesium L-Threonate
Mg form designed for brain penetration; studied for cognition and sleep.
Magnolia Bark
GABAergic anxiolytic bark extract used for sleep and stress.
Melatonin (low-dose physiologic)
Endogenous sleep hormone; low doses (0.3–0.5 mg) typically outperform mega-doses.
Micellar Casein
Slow-digesting milk protein.
PharmaGABA
Naturally fermented GABA.
Phenibut (caution)
GABA-B agonist with high abuse and dependence potential; restricted in many countries.
Poria Cocos
TCM mushroom for sleep and immunity.
Saffron Affron
Standardized saffron for mood.
Shoden Ashwagandha
35% withanolide glycoside Ashwagandha for sleep.
Valerian + Hops
Sleep blend.
Valerian Root
Sedative herb traditionally used for sleep onset and mild anxiety.
Valerian Root
GABAergic sedative herb — modest sleep onset benefit.
Valerian Root Extract
Valeriana officinalis for sleep.
Zinc Monomethionine (ZMA)
Zinc + magnesium + B6 for recovery.
Ziziphus (Jujube Seed)
Traditional Chinese seed extract for insomnia and anxiety.