Supplegen Magazine : Valerdyn™ Natural Sleep Solutions

Sleeping disorders are common in our society. Not being able to get to sleep and stay asleep and maybe waking earlier than intended are symptoms which are becoming ever more common in our busy and demanding lives. Many of us worry that we don't get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can leave us feeling tired and irritable and is often linked to depression. We all need a good night's sleep to maintain optimum health and a positive mood.

There are lots of things we can do to improve the quality of our sleep such as avoiding stimulants (coffee, alcohol, nicotine) late at night and keeping a good bedtime routine maybe including having a warm bath and a milky drink. Eating well and keeping active are also important. But sometimes we need more of a helping hand and many people turn to herbal sleep solutions to provide a natural way to a refreshing nights sleep.

Supplegen's Valerdyn ™ contains a unique combination of carefully selected herbal extracts, each one chosen for its known benefits in producing a natural nights sleep. Valerian, chamomile, hops, skullcap and gentian have all been used traditionally to sooth, build and nourish the nervous system and to promote relaxation.

Valerian has been used to treat insomnia and anxiety for many centuries and is documented as an accepted sedative from as early as the 18 th century. A recently published analysis of 16 previously reported clinical trials (including over 1000 people) found statistically significant improvements in sleep quality in people treated with valerian.

Hops have been shown to have mild sedative properties although the mechanism is unknown. Traditionally, herbalists have used a tea made with hops as a mild sedative and remedy for insomnia and pillows filled with hops have also been used to encourage sleep. A randomised clinical trial conducted in 184 adults in nine sleep centres in the US found a modest hypnotic effect for a combination product containing valerian and hops compared with placebo. The resulting improvements in sleep were associated with improvements in quality of life.

Chamomile is known as one of the world's most soothing herbs and has been used traditionally to treat anxiety and insomnia and also the pain associated with menstrual cramps by producing anti-spasmodic effects in the body.

Similarly, there is a long history in the use of skullcap in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia first being recognised as having actions on the nervous system in the 19 th century. Nowadays, it is often recommended in combination with valerian. And gentian is used in traditional Chinese medicine to build and nourish the nervous system.

Unlike many other valerian products on the market, Valerdyn™ contains not only an optimal dose of a standardised valerian extract but this is combined with five other biologically active traditionally used in the treatment of mild insomnia, providing a unique aid to natural sleep. An added advantage of Valerdyn™ , over conventional sleeping drugs, is that it won't cause drowsiness or hangover type feelings the next day. Nor will it interfere with your driving abilities or work capacity and it is non-addictive.

Supplegen have a number of other products which you might find helpful including Clarodin ™ , a natural herbal complex for fighting depression, Omega 3 MAX for cognitive support and Ginkgo 6000 a memory enhancer.