{"product_id":"alpha-gaba-pm-60t","title":"Alpha GABA PM (60T)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWave goodbye to restlessness with this researched blend of botanicals and 400mg of L-theanine shown to induce calming brain waves and naturally improve sleep during times of stress.* Features evidence-based ingredients in a botanical alternative sleep blend, formulated to naturally downshift a racing mind to calming brain waves (1,2).* Alpha GABA PM uses proprietary whole lemon balm leaf extract, providing improved mechanism capability, as well as micro-encapsulated valerian root to improve the odors characteristic to this botanical. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL-Theanine: Amino acid that acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist (1).* L-theanine has been linked to the generation of alpha brain waves, indicating a state of relaxation (2).*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelatonin: Hormone important for the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle (3).* Supplementation with melatonin has been shown to improve the onset of sleep (4).*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValerian (Valeriana officinalis) root extract (Valerenic acids 0.8%) (Micro-encapsulated): Both in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrate valerian extracts modulate GABA-A receptors (5-8).* Micro-encapsulation reduces valerian root odors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf extract: Botanical shown to inhibit the enzyme GABA transaminase in vitro, which may increase levels of GABA\u003cbr\u003ein the brain (9).* Utilizes proprietary extract extensively researched to reduce stress (10,11).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract): 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) crosses the blood-brain barrier and is a precursor to serotonin and\u003cbr\u003emelatonin. Serotonin is important for regulating mood and sleep-wake function (12).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eKakuda T, et al. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2002;66(12):2683-86.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuneja L, et al. Trends Food Sci Tech. 1999;10:199-204.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003ePandi-Perumal S, et al. Prog Neurobiol. 2008;85(3):225-53.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eKunz D and Mahlberg R. J Sleep Res. 2010;19(4):591-6.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBenke D, et al. Neuropharmacology. 2009;56(1):174-81.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eKhom S, et al. Br J Pharmacol. 2010;161(1):65-78.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurphy K, et al. Phytomedicine. 2010;17:674-8.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eBecker A, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014;14:267.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eAwad R, et al. Phytother Res. 2009;23(8):1075-81.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCases J, et al. Med J Nutrition Metab. 2011;4(3):211-8.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eIbarra A, et al. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(6):397-403.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonti J. Sleep Med Rev. 2011;15(4):269-81.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake 1-2 capsules at bedtime or as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not exceed suggested use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Capsules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eL-theanine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ... 400mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ... 3mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProprietary Blend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ... 530mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eValerian (Valeriana officinalis) root extract (Valerenic acids 0.8%), Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf extract, 5-HTP (from Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vegetable capsule (Hypermellose, water), Maltodextrin, Rice concentrate, and Silica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare provider before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FullScript","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51949970129209,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/3691\/9353\/files\/400_front_1_81339388-79a2-4f0d-b6bd-22de879c154a.webp?v=1771396247","url":"https:\/\/shop.thewellnessconnection.com\/products\/alpha-gaba-pm-60t","provider":"Shop The Wellness Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}