Metagenics SleepX 114g powder
Directions: Metagenics SleepX
Metagenics SleepX is recommended one hour before bed.
Children's doses are guidelines, dose and amount of water to be adjusted based on individual.
Children 1-2 yrs:
1/8 scoop (0.7g) in 25ml of water, once daily.
Children 3-4 years:
1/4 scoop (1.4g) in 50ml of water, once daily.
Children 5-8 years:
1/3 scoop (1.9g) in 75ml of water, once daily.
Children 9-12 years:
1/2 scoop (2.85g) in 100ml of water, once daily.
Adults and Children over 12 years:
Take 1 scoop (5.7g) in 200mL of water, once daily in the evening or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Benefits: Metagenics SleepX
Metagenics SleepX supports healthy sleeping patterns and regulate healthy circadian rhythms. The restoration of the circadian rhythm relies on an adequate ebb and flow of serum cortisol and melatonin levels.12 Elevated cortisol levels, a consequence of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) overactivity, may affect sleep onset due to its melatonin-suppressing ability, resulting in hyperarousal. Magnesium regulates key circadian rhythm markers, aiding the reduction of serum cortisol and inducing serum melatonin.13 Sensoril™ Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce cortisol, to help counteract HPA overactivity that disrupts melatonin production.14 Ornithine improves objective and subjective sleep and stress markers in healthy adults through the regulation of cortisol and DHEA-S production.
Digital devices and blue light exposure. Exposure to artificial nocturnal light (i.e. from electronic devices) interferes with the natural circadian rhythm cycle through the stunting of melatonin production in the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nuclei.15,16 Lutein and Zeaxanthin act as blue light filters, increasing macular pigment optical density, improving visual function and sleep quality due to preferential absorption of blue light.17 Daily supplementation of 20 mg of Lutein and 4 mg of Zeaxanthin has been clinically demonstrated to show significant improvements in sleep parameters including reducing sleep latency and increasing overall sleep duration and quality.18
Metagenics SleepX supports restorative sleep (Figure 1). Typical sleep architecture consists of 80 to 120 minute sleep cycles which incorporate various stages and include rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep. The last stage of non-REM sleep is also known as slow wave sleep (SWS) which plays an important role in cerebral restoration and recovery.19 This natural sleep homeostasis is reset and supported through several phytonutrients, such as Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Sensoril™ Ashwagandha which decrease the time to the onset of slow wave sleep. Ornithine, magnesium and Triethylene glycol (TEG) contained in Ashwagandha leaves help to increase the time in non-REM/slow wave sleep during the cycle.20,21,22 Combined, these actions support an increase in sleep quality for a more restorative and refreshing night’s sleep.
Metagenics SleepX supports muscle relaxation and neuromuscular function. The proper relaxation of muscles is important to sleep and is facilitated by effective neuromuscular signalling.23 Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include muscle cramps and spasms.24
Figure 1: Ingredients in Metagenics SleepX Restore Circadian Rhythm amd Improve Sleep Quality
Ingredients: Metagenics SleepX
Each dose (5.7 g) Metagenics SleepX contains: | |
Magnesium amino acid chelate (Meta Mag® - Magnesium bisglycinate) | 3.0g |
Equivalent Magnesium | 300mg |
Ornithine monohydrochloride | 400mg |
Lutein | 20mg |
Zeaxanthin | 4mg |
Dry herbal extract: | |
Withania somnifera (Sensoril™ Ashwagandha) | 250mg |
consisting of: | |
Withania somnifera, root | 125mg |
Derived from dry root | 625mg |
Withania somnifera, leaf | 125mg |
Derived from dry leaf | 625mg |
Sensoril™ is a registered trademark of Natreon, Inc.
Allergen Advice: Metagenics SleepX
Metagenics SleepX is free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, soy protein.
Metagenics SleepX is free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners. Sweetened with steviol glycosides.
Warnings: Metagenics SleepX
Suitable for vegans.
Mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take without consulting a health professional.
This product is sold by weight not volume. Some settling may occur.
Not all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact HealthMasters in Australia by email: reception@healthmasters.com.au.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.
Storage: Metagenics SleepX
Store below 30°C.