With the craze of the year behind you, you may be looking for ways to restore tranquility to your life, whether that’s feeling calm and centered during the day or sleeping well at night. (And of course, the two are connected!)

Journaling and spending time outdoors can help you destress. Avoiding caffeine and blue light late in the day and making sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool at night can improve sleep. The right supplements can also help.

5 Supplements to Help you Unwind and Drift Off

1. GABA is a calming neurotransmitter that alters your brainwaves. It’s been shown to decrease beta brain waves, which are linked to feelings of tension, and increase alpha brain waves, which indicate a state of relaxation or calm focus.
2. L-theanine is an amino acid found in tea that has a calming effect. It’s thought to act on GABA receptors.
3. Magnesium is a mineral that’s key to relaxation and sleep. It’s unique in that it helps your mind and body relax: Your mind, because it’s needed for GABA production, and your body, because it helps muscle cells relax after contracting.
4. 5-HTP is an amino acid your body uses to make serotonin, another calming neurotransmitter.
5. Melatonin is the hormone your pineal gland releases at the end of the day to prepare your body for sleep.

We’re proud to carry Natural Factors’ line of stress and sleep products, including:

Fast-acting Pharma GABA®, a naturally sourced form of GABA produced through fermentation with beneficial lactic acid bacteria. Available in 100 mg tropical fruit-flavored chewable tablets.

Suntheanine® L-Theanine, which is made through a proprietary enzymatic process, ensuring pure L-theanine of the highest pharmaceutical grade. Available in 100 mg tropical fruit-flavored chewable tablets.

Fast-acting Tranquil Sleep®, which combines Suntheanine®, 5-HTP, and melatonin to support healthy sleep. Available in tropical fruit-flavored chewable tablets.

Magnesium Citrate, a well absorbed and tolerated form of magnesium. Available in a tropical fruit flavored drink mix.

Keep calm and carry on!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.