Neuro Night 5-HTP+, Well Actually, 60’s

Neuro Night 5-HTP also includes cherries extract to boost melatonin production, which may contribute to natural sleep cycle. Magnesium, among other properties, supports deep sleep, whilst B6 helps with melatonin metabolism. Zinc is also associated with longer and restful sleep. With the rest of the ingredients, this product is very soothing and calming for the mind encouraging good sleep. 

Neuro Night 5-HTP Ingredients: Aquamin MG TG Magnesium, 5-HTP from Griffonia Seed extract, Schisandra Chinensis, Zinc Methionine. Montmorency Cherry extract, Chamomile extract, Hops extract, Rice extract blend, Brown Rice flower (Gluten free), Reishi Mushroom extract, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate).

Vegan and vegetarian, gluten, and soy free, non-GMO and UK manufactured.

Study:

This is a study on the effectiveness of 5-HTP on sleep in Parkinson’s disease patients. This is from that study: “Altered serotonergic neurotransmission may contribute to the non-motor features commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This includes sleep disorders. The 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is the intermediate metabolite of L-tryptophan in the production of serotonin and melatonin. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 5-HTP to placebo on REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) status in patients with PD.

5-HTP produced an increase in the total percentage of stage REM sleep without a related increase of RBD episodes, as well as a marginal, non-significant reduction in both arousal index and wake after sleep onset. The self-reported RBD frequency and clinical global impression (CGI) were improved during 5-HTP and placebo treatment in comparison to baseline. 5-HTP significantly improved our patients’ motor experiences of daily living as rated by the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part II.

Conclusions: This study provides evidence that 5-HTP is safe and effective in improving sleep stability in PD, contributing to ameliorate patients’ global sleep quality. Larger studies with higher doses and longer treatment duration may help to corroborate these preliminary findings.”

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