Relaxation Blend

Chill Pill

Unit price per
30 capsules

Our Relaxation Blend brings together three carefully selected ingredients with long-standing relationships to relaxation, mood and sleep: valerian root, passion flower and L-tryptophan.

Research suggests that the components in our Relaxation Blend may:

Help promote relaxation during periods of stress
Support sleep quality and healthy sleep patterns
Support a balanced mood
Help you unwind and prepare for sleep

Non-GMO

Allergen-Free

Vegan

No Artificial Additives

OUR INGREDIENTS

A unique formula

Medicinal Herbs

Valerian Root

Used since ancient Greek and Roman times, valerian root has a long history of traditional use for relaxation and sleep.

Medicinal Flowers

Passion Flower

Passion flower has been used for centuries in relation to relaxation, stress and sleep.

Amino Acids

L-Tryptophan

An essential amino acid that is converted in the body to serotonin and melatonin: two chemicals which have a profound impact on mood and sleep-wake cycles.

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Active Ingredients

Valerian root extract, passion flower extract, L-tryptophan

Recommended Daily Dose

1 Capsule

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Benefits backed by science

Stress

Valerian root contains a number of compounds that research suggests work to regulate your mood, promote calmness and reduce anxiety. It works by increasing GABA levels in the brain (a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in your brain and nervous system), improving stress response and maintaining adequate levels of mood-stabilising brain chemicals, but without the pronounced sedative effects of a drug like valium.

Research shows that supplementing passion flower may reduce symptoms of anxiety. Like valerian root, passion flower increases GABA levels in the brain, which induces sleep and may also reduce the anxiety so often associated with insomnia. In addition, passion flower is known to be a muscle relaxant, easing away tension that can make it more difficult to drift off to sleep.

L-tryptophan takes a different route. It may enhance the synthesis of ‘happy hormone’ serotonin, which is known to keep mood balanced and is required for other cognitive functions. Increased L-tryptophan levels are associated with better moods.

Sleep

Valerian root has been shown to increase GABA levels in the brain, which research suggests also works to reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, as well as improve sleep quality and quantity.

In general, there is good evidence to suggest that passion flower relieves symptoms of anxiety as a result of the increased GABA levels in the brain that it induces.

L-tryptophan has been shown to have an impact on sleep quality – helping you to easier fall asleep, promoting sound sleep and helping you to wake up feeling rested. L-tryptophan is converted into serotonin in your body. This conversion may help you have a more sound sleep, and may also support relaxation.

Why take our Relaxation Blend

Three ingredients. Three fascinating stories.

Valerian root

A medicinal herb that has been used since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Research suggests that valerian root promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and increases sleep quality.

Passion flower

A stunningly beautiful flower native to the Americas where it has been used for centuries to support brain and cognitive function, aid sleep, reduce stress and anxiety and support cardiovascular health.

L-tryptophan

An essential amino acid that that the body cannot produce in sufficient quantities. It is converted in the body to serotonin and melatonin: two chemicals which have a profound impact on mood and sleep-wake cycles.

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Interesting Facts

Are there any other potential health benefits from passion flower?

Yes, passion flower is used for anxiety, including anxiety before surgery. Some take passion flower for insomnia, stress, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pain, and many other conditions.

Are there any other potential health benefits from valerian root?

Some practitioners believe that valerian root can treat a variety of health conditions, including insomnia, anxiety, headaches, digestive problems, menopause symptoms and post-exercise muscle pain and fatigue. The evidence supporting these claims is generally mixed.

When is the best time to take Relaxation Blend?

Research suggests you can take Relaxation Blend when it's convenient for you. If you suffer from stress related issues during the day, we'd recommend taking earlier in the day and with a meal and water to help absorption and if you suffer from sleep problems, to take in the evening. Avoid taking with caffeine as this can prevent absorption and increase excretion.

I am pregnant. Is Relaxation Blend safe for me?

We would not recommend supplementing with Relaxation Blend during pregnancy as passion flower may induce contractions and the side effects of the other two ingredients have not been sufficiently tested. Consult your healthcare professional before supplementing Relaxation Blend.

Are there any interactions or side effects?

Valerian root is largely safe with few side effects being reported. Those that have been are headaches, dizziness, itchiness and gastrointestinal disturbances.

Passion flower is generally considered safe. But it may cause some side effects, such as sleepiness and dizziness.

L-tryptophan can have plenty of health benefits, but the supplement can cause a number of side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, headaches, dry mouth, drowziness or fatigue.

If you have any pre-existing medical conditions and / or are taking medications such as Xanax, Valium, morphine, melatonin or other relaxation supplements, we recommend that you consult a healthcare professional before supplementing Relaxation Blend.