This product contains 6 disputed ingredients: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)(root) [standardized to contain 0.8% valerenic acid], Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)(flower) [standardized to contain 3.5% flavanoids], Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)(leaves) [standardized to contain 3% rosmarinic acid], Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)(flower), gamma-Aminobutyric acid, 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan). Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see the ingredient science section below for details.
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The NSF Certified for Sport division of Designs for Health, which was founded in 1989.
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Ingredient science
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Involved in energy metabolism and making neurotransmitters; supplementing helps only if intake is low.
A traditional sleep herb; studies have found mixed and mostly small effects.
A traditional calming herb; evidence for sleep is limited.
A calming herb; small trials suggest modest effects on stress and sleep.
A traditional calming herb; small trials show modest effects on sleep quality.
GABA is the brain's main calming messenger, but it's unclear how much taken by mouth reaches the brain; evidence for sleep is limited.
An amino acid from tea that promotes relaxation without sedation; 200mg is the typical studied dose and may help sleep quality.
A precursor to serotonin and melatonin; small studies suggest sleep and mood effects, but evidence is limited. Avoid combining with antidepressants.
Melatonin reliably helps people fall asleep faster, particularly with jet lag or shifted schedules. Low doses (0.5–3mg) are usually as effective as higher ones.
Quality standards
What these mean →1 of 5 standards Pello tracks · Third-party tested for banned substances
Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for SportVerified with NSF · Oct 5, 2026 ↗
Tested for substances banned in sport, with the formula and label reviewed and the manufacturing facilities inspected.
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: yes
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: yes
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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