• Provide precursor biochemical for the brain to make serotonin and melatonin hormones.
• Provide a natural herb that helps maintain and relax the nervous system.
• Induce natural drowsiness and sleep by helping the brain trigger body tranquility and sleepiness.
• Help relax muscles.

Relactein is a natural dietary supplement that helps with relaxation and sleep. It has three major components: 5-hydroxytryptophan, vitamin B6, and Valerian. These components are key elements as the muscle and nervous system relaxant as well as the natural brain tranquilizer reducing stress and promoting restful sleep. Good sleep leads to good health, Guardian Health provides this natural and safe supplement to help you rejuvenate by enjoying a good sleep.

L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP): 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is from the seeds of Griffonia simplicifoliais, one of the byproducts from the metabolism of the amino acid L-tryptophan, a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitter serotonin, then be converted into melatonin.
5-HTP metabolism:
1) L-tryptophan converted into 5-HTP with the help of cofactor vitamin B6.
2) 5-HTP converted into serotonin - a neurotransmitter that promotes calmness and tranquility.
3) Serotonin converted into melatonin - a sleeping hormone that regulates the day-and-night cycle.
Benefits of 5-HTP:
• Promote sleep by increasing melatonin production.
• Help with depression by increasing serotonin levels.
• Help with migraines by increasing serotonin levels.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride):
• Needed for proper brain development in kids.
• Helped body make hormones serotonin (which regulates mood), norepinephrine (which copes with stress), and melatonin (which regulates sleep).
• Involved in more than 100 enzyme reactions to help body process protein, carbohydrate and fat and linked with the functions of nervous and immune systems.
• Improved mood by creating neurotransmitters that regulate emotions such as serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Several studies have demonstrated an association between vitamin B6 and brain function in the elderly by showing higher serum vitamin B6 level with better memory. In a study of 3,503 free-living people aged 65 and older from the Chicago Health and Aging Project, less vitamin B6 intakes were correlated with the depressive symptoms during an average 7.2-years follow up.

Valerian Root Extract: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. Valerian flowers were used to make perfume centuries ago, and the root portion has been used in traditional medicine for at least 2,000 years. Famous Greek physician Galen prescribed it as a remedy for insomnia. Valerian root contains a number of compounds that may promote sleep and reduce anxiety. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the health claim that valerian can be used as a traditional herbal medicine to relieve mild nervous tension and to aid sleep.
• Valerian contains compounds which can reduce GABA breakdown. GABA is a chemical messenger that helps regulate nerve impulses in the brain and nervous system. Low GABA levels related to anxiety and low-quality sleep. This is the same way anti-anxiety medications like Valium and Xanax work, thus valerian root is often referred as “Nature’s Valium”. Nevertheless, valerian is a natural herb with gentle touch, not an aggressive pharmaceutical drug.
• Research suggests that taking valerian root will reduce time to fall asleep and improve sleep quality and quantity. It means valerian can help to achieve deep sleep faster. About 50% of postmenopausal women experience sleep disturbances such as insomnia. A trial showed effectiveness of valerian in the clinical management of insomnia for them.
• Valerian root may also help with chronic conditions like anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In an eight-week controlled study of adults with OCD, the group who took valerian extract daily showed a significant reduction in obsessive and compulsive behaviors when compared to the control group.