Sleep & Night's Rest

Buy Sleep & Nighttime Rest: Supplements for Your Evening Routine

In this collection, you'll find supplements that many people incorporate into their evening routine: herbs such as valerian, passionflower, and hops; amino acids such as GABA and L-tryptophan; and 5-HTP from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifolia. Several formulated products also contain magnesium and vitamin B6. Magnesium and vitamin B6 contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system and to normal psychological function; magnesium also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

The range includes products from our own brand, LUTO Supplements, such as the Slaap Lekker Formule with ashwagandha (KSM-66), valerian, and L-theanine, and the GABA chewable tablets with L-theanine and 5-HTP with vitamin B6. You'll also find Adaptogenen Complex and Knockout from German Elite Nutrition, valerian, passionflower, GABA, L-tryptophan, and 5-HTP from Vit4ever, GABA from Swanson and Osavi, L-tryptophan from Osavi, hops extract from Swanson, and SiS Rest & Recover for athletes. Choose from capsules, tablets, chewable tablets, and powder.

What's in this collection?

This category includes a wide variety of products primarily used at the end of the day. Some contain a single herb or amino acid, while others combine several ingredients in an evening formula. What they share is the time of intake: usually in the evening. Which form is right for you depends on your preference for capsules, tablets, or powder and the ingredients you're looking for.

Where do the ingredients come from?

The ingredients in this collection come from a variety of sources. Valerian, passionflower, and hops are plants whose roots or flowers are used. L-tryptophan is an amino acid naturally found in high-protein foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and legumes. 5-HTP is extracted from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia, and GABA is a substance your body produces itself. Magnesium occurs naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables.

Herbs: valerian, passionflower, and hops

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a root with a long history of use in Europe, often as a tea or in tablet or capsule form. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing plant from the Americas with a similarly long history of use. You probably know hops from beer; hop cones are also processed as an herb in supplements. In this collection, you'll find valerian as a tablet containing 500 mg of root powder, passionflower as a 10:1 extract in capsules, and hops extract in capsules.

GABA, L-tryptophan, and 5-HTP: what's the difference?

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a substance your body produces itself. L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid obtained through food, including high-protein products. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is extracted from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia for use in supplements. These are three different substances, each with its own place in the range: choose what best suits what you're looking for.

Formulated evening formulas

In addition to individual ingredients, this collection includes formulated products. The LUTO Slaap Lekker Formule combines eight ingredients, including ashwagandha KSM-66, valerian root, and L-theanine. German Elite Nutrition's Adaptogenen Complex combines ashwagandha, rhodiola, reishi, and ginseng, while Knockout combines Shoden ashwagandha with magnesium bisglycinate. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a root from the Ayurvedic tradition.

Magnesium and vitamin B6 in evening formulas

Several products in this collection contain magnesium and vitamin B6, such as SiS Rest & Recover, Knockout, and Osavi's GABA. The following health claims are permitted for these two nutrients: magnesium and vitamin B6 contribute to the normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal psychological function, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Magnesium also contributes to the normal functioning of the muscles.

Do these supplements contain melatonin?

No. The products in this collection do not contain melatonin. They are formulated with herbs, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Each product page shows exactly which ingredients and dosages a product contains.

Which form should you choose: capsules, tablets, or powder?

Capsules and tablets are the easiest to dose and take up little space. Chewable tablets, such as LUTO's GABA chewable tablets, dissolve in the mouth and often have a flavor. Powder, such as Vit4ever's GABA powder, can be flexibly dosed with a measuring scoop and dissolves in water. Also check the contents per package: they range from 30 capsules to stock bottles containing 365 capsules or 500 tablets.

When do you take Sleep & Nighttime Rest?

Most products in this collection are intended for the evening. Some formulated products or amino acids should be taken on an empty stomach, while others are taken with a little water during a meal. The exact timing therefore varies by product. Always check the packaging for the correct time of intake and follow the directions for use of the product you choose.

Dosage per product

The dosage varies by ingredient and product. Valerian is often taken as 1 to 2 tablets in the evening, GABA products range from 500 to 3000 mg per daily serving, and 5-HTP products range from 100 to 200 mg per capsule. Formulated products have their own intake recommendations, usually a fixed number of capsules in the evening. Always follow the directions for use and the recommended daily dosage on the packaging of the product you choose.

What to look for when buying?

First, look for the ingredient you want and the dosage per capsule or tablet. For extracts, the ratio is relevant, such as a 10:1 passionflower extract or a standardized ashwagandha extract with a fixed percentage of withanolides. Also pay attention to the package size, whether a product is vegan, and whether any additives have been added. If you're torn between an individual ingredient and a formulated product, check the product pages: they show the full composition for each product.

Also check our GABA, 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan, and Magnesium collections.

Want to know more about sleep itself? Read our guide on how many hours of sleep you need.