Sleep Relief
A breakthrough in sleep technology™
Sleep Relief’s biphasic, time-release technology releases clinically tested nutrients formula in two stages. The quick-release first stage helps you gently fall asleep. The slow-release second stage helps you stay asleep and wake refreshed and ready for your day.
Ultimate Guide to Great Sleep
Ultimate Guide to Great Sleep
Why You Can’t Sleep and What to Do About It
Nearly everyone experiences some sleep problems during their life, and most folks are chronically sleep deprived. There are a lot causes for poor sleep, including medications, using technology at night, anxiety, poor blood sugar control and nutritional deficiencies. Fortunately, natural, integrative approaches have been shown to improve sleep. Dr. Neustadt’s article helps you navigate the research and your choices to help you start getting consistently great sleep. Your busy life demands a good night’s sleep. Learn what you can to do to get a better night’s sleep.
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*Footnotes
**Adaptogenic herbs are plants that work with your body to help it adapt to stress. Adaptogens are a natural ally in dealing with stress and fatigue. To qualify as an adaptogen it must have broad uses for health, and it must specifically reduce both mental and physical stress. For centuries cultures around the world have used adaptogenic herbs and modern science has proven their powerful health benefits, including for supporting a healthy sleep cycle.
†Standardized extracts guarantee a uniform quality and consistency across manufacturing batches. They also are what are most commonly used in human clinical trials.

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Sleep Relief Frequently Asked Questions
How to take Sleep Relief
Q: How long before I go to bed should I take it? A: For a great night’s sleep, take Sleep Relief 30-45 minutes before bed. Sweet dreams.
Q: How many tablets should I take to help me sleep? A: The recommendation on the Sleep Relief product is for people to take 1-2 tablets. We recommend you start with 1 tablet for a few nights and see how you feel. If you want to try more, then you can take 2 tablets at bedtime. The correct number of tablets will be whatever will help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake refreshed in the morning.
Q: Will Sleep Relief leave me feeling groggy in the morning? A: Sleep Relief’s non-groggy formula should not create that feeling of sluggishness or fogginess in the morning.
Product formula and manufacturing
Q: Why are there adaptogenic herbs in Sleep Relief? A: Adaptogenic herbs such as Ashwaghanda and Jujube help the body react to stress and blunt the response to the stress hormone cortisol. They have calming effects and have been used in traditional cultures around the world to promote healthy sleep.
Q: How much melatonin is in Sleep Relief? A: Sleep Relief contains just 1 mg melatonin per tablet. The body produces only a very small amount of melatonin, and most melatonin products on the market contain more than what is needed for healthy sleep. Additionally, melatonin is eliminated by the body very quickly. That is why Sleep Relief’s bi-phasic, time release tablets are superior, because they provide a slow and steady release of melatonin for your body to use during the night.
Product safety
Q: Is it safe to take Sleep Relief with sleep medications or other sleep aids? A: No. Do not take Sleep Relief if you are taking medications that cause drowsiness.
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Research Citations
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Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis)
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GABA
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Hops (Humulus lupulus)
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Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
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