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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 49| Page 3 Many people are feeling tightly wound these days, with the strains of the pandemic piled on top of normal, everyday aggravations. Occasional stress can leave you feeling tense and frazzled during the day, and that can make it hard to drift off at night. Thankfully, there are natural, clinically backed solutions to ease occasional stress and reset your sleep-wake rhythm so you can sleep peacefully. GABA Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a calming neurotransmitter. Healthy levels are linked to positive mood. Pharma GABA ® is a clinically tested, concentrated, and natural form of GABA produced by beneficial Lactobacillus bacteria. It has been shown to increase alpha brain waves, which are linked to a state of calm alertness, within 60 minutes. In one study, Pharma GABA even improved physiological markers of stress in volunteers who were afraid of heights but had to walk over a long suspension bridge. L-Theanine L-theanine is an amino acid found in green tea. Like GABA, L-theanine encourages the production of calming alpha brain waves, and it also helps the body make more GABA. You might think that something that calms you down would muddy your mind, but the opposite is true. L-theanine improves attention and reaction time — quickly. Suntheanine ® works within 30 to 40 minutes after ingestion — an effect that can last 8–12 hours. L-theanine also helps you sleep, perhaps because it calms occasional worry. A study conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health in Japan found Suntheanine, a purified form of L-theanine, improved sleep quality in young men. 5-HTP 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. That means your body uses 5-HTP to make serotonin, which stabilizes mood and supports feelings of wellbeing. 5-HTP has been shown to promote a calm mood and healthy sleep, principally by decreasing the time needed to fall asleep and reducing nighttime awakenings. ,, It also increases the time spent in REM, one of the most restorative phases of sleep. Melatonin The pineal gland secretes the hormone melatonin in response to darkness to ready the body for sleep. Melatonin levels tend to fall with age, which is why seniors often struggle with sleep. Clinical research has shown that taking supplemental melatonin can help people of all ages fall asleep more quickly, increase the amount of time spent in restorative REM sleep, and improve the continuity and perceived quality of sleep. ,,,, Natural Factors' Stress-Relax ® line harnesses the power of GABA, L-theanine, 5-HTP, and melatonin, with three fast-acting formulas. • Pharma GABA promotes relaxation and mental focus.* • Suntheanine L-Theanine supports mental calmness and relaxation.* • Tranquil Sleep ® , with L-theanine, 5-HTP, and melatonin helps you get a good, restful night's sleep.* Nutraceuticals to Help You UNWIND & SLEEP UNWIND & SLEEP *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.