Info: 60 Tablets
Do you sometimes get so keyed up awaiting something or so troubled by the events of the day that you have trouble sleeping? Are you understandably wary of taking not only pharmaceuticals, but also hormones? Or have you found melatonin-based sleep aids in particular to be ineffective or even counter-productive? (They don't work for everyone; they're best for circadian rhythm ("body-clock") issues.) Tran-Q Sleep is a new melatonin-free natural supplement featuring four types of clinically studied plant-based ingredients that have been shown to effective in relieving occasional nervousness and restlessness to promote better, more restorative sleep.
Info: 60 Tablets
Do you sometimes get so keyed up awaiting something or so troubled by the events of the day that you have trouble sleeping? Are you understandably wary of taking not only pharmaceuticals, but also hormones? Or have you found melatonin-based sleep aids in particular to be ineffective or even counter-productive? (They don't work for everyone; they're best for circadian rhythm ("body-clock") issues.) Tran-Q Sleep is a new melatonin-free natural supplement featuring four types of clinically studied plant-based ingredients that have been shown to effective in relieving occasional nervousness and restlessness to promote better, more restorative sleep.
Product Notes:
If you're already following the standard "sleep hygiene" advice (keeping bedroom cool and very dark; maybe using a fan or white noise machine; limiting caffeine and alcohol intake and exposure to blue light in the evening; keeping regular hours; and not eating heavy meals too late) but still sometimes have difficulty in getting to and staying asleep, perhaps you're prone to replaying stressful moments or regrets in your head too much during quiet moments, or thinking or worrying too much about all the things you need to do or communicate the next day.
To help induce a state of tranquility that's far more conducive to a restful sleep, Tran-Q Sleep combines extracts of several types of herbs and one type of fruit seed that all have a long history of use for this purpose in the traditional medicines of the regions they're native to. Two are probably quite familiar: Passionflower, to help soothe frayed nerves; and Lavender, to promote relaxation. Another is the California Poppy, which has not only been that state's official flower since 1903 because of its (golden) looks, but is also a nervine tonic: a mild sedative that helps relieve anxiety and promotes overall feelings of wellness, plus it has pain-relieving properties. Last but certainly not least (it's actually the largest ingredient here, in terms of the original amount of source material), is a highly concentrated extract of the seeds or stone pits of a certain type of jujube, also known as red dates: specifically, Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa, Rhamnaceae. That extract is also known as "Ziziphi Spinosae Semen" in Asia, where it has been used to good effect as a hypnotic (a sleep inducer) in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Ingredients:
Each tablet (pictured here) contains:
363 mg Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata, Flower, Leaf, and Stem Extract) (5.5:1 herb extract, equiv. to 1,996.5 mg of passionflower)
277 mg Jujube seed (Ziziphus jujuba) (18:1 seed extract, equiv. to 4,986 mg of jujube)
125 mg California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica, Flower, Leaf, and Stem Extract) (6:1 herb extract, equiv. to 750 mg of California poppy)
40 mg Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifoliax, Flowering Tops)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, silica, coating (hypromellose, medium-chain triglycerides, and hydroxypropylcellulose), and magnesium stearate (veg. source).
This is a non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian product. Note, the ingredients as stated here include some additional details that are on the labels for the US version of this product, which the company has confirmed to us is the same as the Canadian.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take one tablet, one to two times daily with your evening meal or food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare provider if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia).
Warnings:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking immunosuppressive drugs. Avoid taking with alcohol or other products that cause drowsiness and/or with analgesic properties. Use with caution in cases of extreme diarrhea. Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80124545.
Supporting Science:
A Review Encompassing All Four:
Bruni, Oliviero et al. “Herbal Remedies and Their Possible Effect on the GABAergic System and Sleep.” Nutrients, 2021.
On California Poppy:
Rolland, A et al. “Behavioural effects of the American traditional plant Eschscholzia californica: sedative and anxiolytic properties.” Planta Medica, 1991.
Rolland, A et al. “Neurophysiological effects of an extract of Eschscholzia californica Cham. (Papaveraceae).” Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 2001.
On Passionflower:
Kim, Mijin et al. “Role Identification of Passiflora Incarnata Linnaeus: A Mini Review.” Journal of Menopausal Medicine, 2017.
Ngan, A, and R Conduit. “A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality.” Phytotherapy Research: PTR, 2011.
On Jujube Seeds:
Cao, Jie-Xin et al. “Hypnotic effect of jujubosides from Semen Ziziphi Spinosae.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2010.
Mahmoudi R et al. “Investigation the effect of jujube seed capsule on sleep quality of postmenopausal women: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.” Biomedicine, 2020.
Shergis, Johannah Linda et al. “Ziziphus spinosa seeds for insomnia: A review of chemistry and psychopharmacology.” Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology, 2017.
Wang, Dongdong et al. “Ziziphi Spinosae Semen: An updated review on pharmacological activity, quality control, and application.” Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2022.
You, Zi-li et al. “Effects on the expression of GABAA receptor subunits by jujuboside A treatment in rat hippocampal neurons.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2010.
On Lavender:
Bradley, Belinda F et al. “Effects of orally administered lavender essential oil on responses to anxiety-provoking film clips.” Human psychopharmacology, 2009.
Koulivand, Peir Hossein et al. “Lavender and the nervous system.” Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative medicine: eCAM, 2013.
Müller, Walter E et al. “Pharmacological basis of the anxiolytic and antidepressant properties of Silexan®, an essential oil from the flowers of lavender.” Neurochemistry International, 2021.