Zela Sleep + Calm Formula

This multi-action blend of eight premium ingredients can help you drift into deeper, refreshing sleep. 

GLYCINE

Glycine is a clinically proven non-essential amino acid that can improve sleep quality and promote restfulness. It works by interacting with the peripheral and central nervous system to modulate sleep. Uniquely, clinical data has also demonstrated that glycine is not associated with daytime sleepiness the next day, this is unlike many traditional sleep pharmaceuticals. 

MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE

Magnesium Glycinate is a combination of the mineral magnesium and the amino acid glycinate — a synergistic combination designed to enhance magnesium absorption within the body. In clinical trials magnesium glycinate has been associated with enhanced healthy sleep patterns and decreased concentrations of blood cortisol levels. 

VALERIANA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT

Valerian Officinalis Root Extract is a flowering botanical that works by reducing the breakdown of GABA in the brain to induce sleepiness and calm the nervous system. Recent scientific trials have shown it supports sleep quality and shortens the time it takes to fall asleep. It has also been clinically proven to reduce the emotional, behavioural and physical severity of PMS symptoms. 

LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM

Lactobacillus Plantarum is as a ‘psychobiotic’ — this means it is a unique subtype of probiotics that can regulate the gut-brain axis and provide mental benefits. It has been shown to reduce nighttime awakenings and enhance deep sleep quality. Lacobacillus Plantarum also increases levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain to reduce the severity of anxiety and depression.

TAURINE

Taurine is an amino acid shown to increase melatonin levels in the brain. It stimulates the enzyme N-acetyltransferase to convert serotonin into N-acetlyserotonin, a precursor of melatonin. And melatonin is vital for regulating your body’s natural sleep-wake rhythms. 

ACTINIDIA DELICIOSA FRUIT POWDER

To help feed the Lactobacillus Plantarum probiotic in our Zela Sleep+Calm formulation, we included Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Powder (aka kiwifruit powder). Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Powder is also linked to sleep benefits all of its own. It is rich in serotonin, which is a crucial precursor for melatonin — a vital hormone for regulating the body’s sleep-wake cycle and promoting sleepiness.