Improved Sleep for Elite Athletes - All-Natural, Melatonin-Free, Black Cherry Flavor

Whole Tart Cherry Extract Benefits:

Consumption of tart cherries (powdered, capsules, or concentrate) may have various beneficial effects based on meta-analysis reviews. These include decreasing markers for oxidative stress in 8 out of 10 studies, reducing inflammation in 11 out of 16 studies, alleviating exercise-induced muscle soreness in 8 out of 9 studies, lowering blood pressure in 5 out of 7 studies, improving arthritis symptoms in 5 out of 5 studies, and enhancing sleep quality in 4 out of 4 studies.

Tart cherries contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals that may influence sleep by modulating the release of different cytokines associated with the sleep-wake cycle.

L-Glycine Benefits:

According to scientific literature, supplementation with 3000mg or more of the amino acid L-Glycine may help lower core body temperature, which is an essential step in priming the body for deep sleep, promoting recovery, and more. Interestingly, L-Glycine is suggested to provide these benefits without altering sleep architecture.

Magnesium Glycinate Benefits:

Magnesium is an often overlooked essential mineral that is frequently lacking in modern diets. Optimal magnesium levels in the body can provide major benefits, including reduced inflammation, increased deep sleep duration, improved muscle health, facilitated bone mineral density, and optimal brain function.

Magnesium Glycinate, in particular, is a form of magnesium associated with being most beneficial for bodily functions such as muscle and nerve function, blood sugar regulation, anxiety reduction, and melatonin production.

Valerian Root Benefits:

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has utilized Valerian Root for centuries, and it is widely recognized for its potential to help with sleeping problems, including insomnia. A meta-analysis showed subjective improvements in insomnia when using this herb. Valerian Root binds to GABA Type-A receptors, which inhibits the excitatory pathways associated with wakefulness.

L-Theanine Benefits:

The amino acid L-Theanine, found primarily in tea leaves, is helpful for promoting relaxation. To avoid the caffeine found in tea, one can turn to L-Theanine supplementation. This compound has been shown to help offset the sleep disturbances caused by caffeine consumption and support alpha brain waves, which are associated with calm and mindful mental states, making it a natural aid for preparing the body for sleep.

GABA Benefits:

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid and the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in mammals. GABA may provide benefits such as improved heart rate variability (HRV), decreased stress-score levels, and potentially moderate blood pressure.

L-Tryptophan Benefits:

L-Tryptophan is an amino acid that serves as a precursor for the synthesis of melatonin. It gets converted to an intermediate product, 5-HT, which then acts as a precursor for serotonin and melatonin synthesis. Melatonin then signals the brain to transition and prepare the body for sleep.

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