Sleep Supplements
Last updated: March 21, 2018
Many Americans cannot get a good night of sleep. According to Consumer Reports 27% of adults had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep on most nights. Even more troubling, 68% "struggled with sleep at least once a week". There are numerous problems associated with sleep deprivation:1
- Cognitive and memory impairment
- Impaired immune system
- Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
- Increased risk of heart disease
- Increased risk of obesity
According to Consumer Reports, about one third of the people surveyed had tried a sleep drug or supplement, but research shows that sleep drugs were "limited in their effectiveness and prone to potentially dangerous misuse." Here are some practical methods Consumer Reports recommends to improve the quality of your sleep:
- Go to bed at the same time every night
- Get some sunlight in the morning
- Regular exercise (but not too late in the day)
- Avoid caffeine six hours before bed time
- Do not eat too much for dinner or drink too much alcohol for dinner
- Avoid the "blue light" from TV's and smart-phones for 2 hours before bed time (try reading or meditating)
- Block out all outside light and sound
In addition to these, science has identified certain supplements that improve the quality and quantity of your sleep.
Melatonin
Melatonin is a natural sleep hormone produced in the body. Multiple scientific studies have been performed on melatonin. The general medical consensus is that melatonin may help some people who suffer from jet lag or the inability to fall asleep.1 Melatonin production drops significantly as we age, as can be seen on the chart to the right. Therefore, older populations may benefit more from melatonin supplementation than younger ones.
In addition to helping with sleep, according to Life Extension Magazine (Sep. 2012), melatonin also:
- Combats free radicals
- Protects against cardiovascular disease
- Fights cancer
- Combats obesity
- Is good for diabetes
- Delays Alzheimer's
- Prevents Osteoporosis
What is the problem with most melatonin supplements? Melatonin is poorly absorbed by the digestive system. One study found that only 33% of melatonin is actually absorved through the digestive tract.3 The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (Feb. 2008) reports that the liver removes 99% of melatonin supplements within five hours. These problems has been solved by a company called Vasayo. They use a proprietary delivery technology which studies have shown allows for 85% - 95% absorption of nutrients. The Vasayo delivery system encases the nutrients in liposomes, which are double-layered "bubbles" or spheres of fat that surround nutrients. This enables them to pass through the harsh environment of the digestive system intact for better absorption by the body.
GABA
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a neurotransmitter found in plants and in the brain. According to Dr. Mercola: "Those who took GABA fell asleep faster and had longer quality sleep time. They also reported feeling more energized in the morning."4
What is the problem with GABA supplements? Although the body readily absorbs GABA through the digestive tract, orally digested GABA products are not able to pass through the blood-brain barrier of most people. Cutting edge companies such as Vasayo are solving this problem by using liposmal delivery systems which are purported to allow the liposomal-encased nutrients to pass through the blood-brain barrier, delivering GABA directly into the brain.
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
NAC is an amino acid that has helped improve the sleep of some people. In particular, it may benefit people who suffer from sleep apnea. A scientific study of sleep apnea concluded: "The NAC group experienced multiple significant improvements in measurements of apnea severity and sleep quality."5
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Note: This information is not intended to be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any disease or illness. Check with your doctor before taking any supplement.
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2. Melatonin: In Depth, NIH.
3. Wake-Up Call for Melatonin, Life Enhancement.
4. GABA for Sleep.
5. Sleep Apnea, Life Extension.