🌿 Ingredient Information – Sleep Control

🌙 Plant-Derived Melatonin

What is it?

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that plays an important role in regulating the body’s sleep-wake cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm.

Melatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep. The beneficial effect is obtained by consuming 1 mg of melatonin close to bedtime.

Sleep Control contains melatonin identified on the product label as plant-derived, obtained from a 200:1 botanical blend of Wild Yam root, Oat stem, White Mustard seed and Valerian root extracts.

💡 Interesting Fact

Melatonin is often called the “hormone of darkness” because its production naturally increases when light levels decrease.

Interestingly, melatonin is not exclusive to humans or animals. It has also been identified in numerous plants, where researchers believe it participates in various physiological processes, including responses to environmental stress.

Artificial light at night, particularly bright light, can suppress the body’s natural melatonin production.

🌿 Natural Sources

Tart cherries, grapes, tomatoes, walnuts, pistachios and certain cereals.

The amounts of naturally occurring melatonin vary considerably between foods, depending on the plant variety, growing conditions and processing methods.

🌿 Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa)

What is it?

Wild Yam is a climbing plant native to North America, traditionally used in botanical preparations.

Its roots and rhizomes contain naturally occurring plant compounds, including steroidal saponins such as diosgenin.

In Sleep Control, Wild Yam root extract forms part of the botanical blend identified as the source of plant-derived melatonin.

💡 Interesting Fact

Wild Yam has an interesting connection to the history of pharmaceutical chemistry.

Diosgenin, a naturally occurring compound found in certain yam species, became an important starting material for the industrial synthesis of steroid hormones.

However, the human body cannot directly convert diosgenin into progesterone or other steroid hormones.

🌿 Natural Sources

Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) grows naturally in woodland areas of eastern North America.

Its underground roots and rhizomes are the principal plant parts used in botanical extracts.

🌾 Oat (Avena sativa)

What is it?

Oat is a cereal plant cultivated worldwide for its nutritional value and versatile botanical applications.

Beyond its familiar use as a food, different parts of the oat plant, including its stems and aerial parts, are used in herbal preparations.

Sleep Control contains Oat stem extract as part of its botanical melatonin blend.

💡 Interesting Fact

Oats have been cultivated for thousands of years, but they were not always considered a valuable crop.

In ancient agricultural societies, oats often grew as weeds among wheat and barley before eventually becoming an important cultivated cereal.

Today, oats are particularly well known for their beta-glucans, a type of soluble dietary fibre found mainly in oat grains.

Interestingly, oat grains and oat stems have different botanical compositions and are used for different purposes.

🌿 Natural Sources

Oat (Avena sativa) is cultivated across Europe, North America and many other temperate regions.

Its grains, stems and leaves provide different naturally occurring plant compounds.

🌱 White Mustard (Sinapis alba)

What is it?

White Mustard is an annual flowering plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.

Its seeds contain naturally occurring compounds such as glucosinolates, proteins and fatty acids.

Sleep Control contains White Mustard seed extract as part of its botanical melatonin blend.

💡 Interesting Fact

Mustard has been used by humans for thousands of years, both as a culinary ingredient and in traditional botanical preparations.

The characteristic flavour of mustard develops when compounds in crushed mustard seeds interact with water and naturally occurring enzymes.

Interestingly, white mustard is generally milder than brown or black mustard because its seeds contain different glucosinolate compounds.

🌿 Natural Sources

White Mustard (Sinapis alba) is native to the Mediterranean region and is now cultivated in many parts of Europe, Asia and North America.

Its seeds are the primary natural source used in culinary and botanical preparations.

🌿 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

What is it?

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Its roots and rhizomes contain a variety of naturally occurring compounds, including valerenic acids and volatile constituents.

Valerian root has a long history of traditional use in European herbal preparations.

Sleep Control contains Valerian root extract as part of its botanical blend.

💡 Interesting Fact

Valerian has been known since ancient Greek and Roman times.

Its botanical name is often associated with the Latin word valere, meaning “to be strong” or “to be well.”

One of its most distinctive characteristics is the strong, earthy smell of its dried roots.

Interestingly, this smell can be particularly attractive to some cats, which may respond to valerian in a way similar to catnip.

🌿 Natural Sources

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) grows naturally in temperate regions of Europe and Asia, often in moist meadows and woodland areas.

The roots and rhizomes are the principal parts used in herbal extracts.

🧬 L-Taurine

What is it?

Taurine is a naturally occurring amino sulfonic acid found in many tissues of the human body, particularly in the brain, heart, muscles and eyes.

Unlike most amino acids, taurine is not used to build proteins. Instead, it participates in several normal physiological processes, including bile acid conjugation and cellular osmoregulation.

💡 Interesting Fact

Taurine was first isolated in 1827 from ox bile.

Its name comes from the Latin word taurus, meaning “bull.”

Despite this historical connection, taurine is not derived exclusively from bulls. It occurs naturally in many animal tissues and can also be manufactured synthetically.

Interestingly, cats have a particularly important dietary requirement for taurine because their ability to synthesise sufficient amounts is limited.

🌿 Natural Sources

Fish, shellfish, meat, poultry and dairy products.

Seafood, particularly certain shellfish, can be especially rich in naturally occurring taurine.

🌸 Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

What is it?

Passionflower is a climbing plant native to the Americas, recognised for its distinctive flowers and long history of traditional botanical use.

Its aerial parts contain naturally occurring plant compounds, including flavonoids such as vitexin and isovitexin.

Sleep Control contains an extract obtained from the aerial parts of Passionflower.

💡 Interesting Fact

The name “Passionflower” has a fascinating historical origin.

When European missionaries encountered the plant in the Americas, they interpreted parts of its unusual flower structure as symbols associated with the Passion of Christ.

Its intricate flowers can contain multiple rings of colourful filaments, giving them an almost architectural appearance.

Interestingly, the genus Passiflora includes hundreds of species, some of which produce edible passion fruits. However, the species commonly used in herbal preparations, Passiflora incarnata, is different from the widely cultivated purple passion fruit, Passiflora edulis.

🌿 Natural Sources

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) grows naturally in parts of North, Central and South America.

Its leaves, stems and flowers are used in botanical preparations.

⚛️ Alpha-Lipoic Acid

What is it?

Alpha-Lipoic Acid is a naturally occurring sulfur-containing compound found in the human body and in certain foods.

It plays a role in normal cellular metabolism as a cofactor for mitochondrial enzyme complexes involved in energy production.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid is also studied for its biochemical antioxidant properties.

💡 Interesting Fact

Alpha-Lipoic Acid has sometimes been described as a “universal antioxidant” because it has both water- and fat-soluble characteristics.

However, this popular description refers to its biochemical properties rather than an established health benefit from supplementation.

Another interesting characteristic is that the human body can synthesise small amounts of Alpha-Lipoic Acid.

Within cells, it is closely associated with mitochondria, the structures responsible for producing much of the energy required for normal cellular function.

🌿 Natural Sources

Spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and organ meats such as liver and kidney.

Naturally occurring dietary amounts are generally small.

🍊 Citrus Bioflavonoids

What are they?

Citrus Bioflavonoids are naturally occurring plant compounds belonging to the flavonoid family.

They are found in citrus fruits and include compounds such as hesperidin, naringin and eriocitrin.

These substances contribute to the chemical diversity of citrus fruits and are widely studied for their biological properties.

💡 Interesting Fact

Citrus bioflavonoids were once associated with the historical term “Vitamin P.”

In the 1930s, researchers investigating compounds found in citrus fruits proposed that certain flavonoids might have vitamin-like properties.

However, bioflavonoids are not classified as essential vitamins today.

Interestingly, some citrus flavonoids are particularly concentrated in the white inner layer of citrus peel, which is often removed before eating the fruit.

🌿 Natural Sources

Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, mandarins, limes and other citrus fruits.

The peel and white inner layer, known as the albedo, are particularly rich sources of certain citrus flavonoids.

💊 Vitamin B6

What is it?

Vitamin B6 is an essential water-soluble vitamin involved in numerous metabolic processes.

It contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin B6 also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal protein and glycogen metabolism and the regulation of hormonal activity.

Sleep Control contains Vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxine.

💡 Interesting Fact

Vitamin B6 is not a single chemical compound but a group of closely related compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine.

Inside the body, Vitamin B6 is converted into active coenzyme forms that participate in more than 100 enzyme reactions.

One of its particularly interesting roles is its involvement in normal amino acid metabolism and the synthesis of certain neurotransmitters.

Because Vitamin B6 is water-soluble, the body does not store it in the same way as fat-soluble vitamins, making regular dietary intake important.

🌿 Natural Sources

Poultry, fish, chickpeas, bananas, potatoes, sunflower seeds, whole grains and fortified cereals.

Vitamin B6 is widely distributed in both plant-based and animal-derived foods.

🍃 Product Features

✔️ Alcohol-free
✔️ Gluten-free
✔️ Wheat-free
✔️ Lactose-free
✔️ Non-GMO
✔️ Free from artificial colors and flavorings

🥄 Directions for Use

Recommended daily intake: 5–15 ml daily, divided into 1–3 servings.

Take before meals.

The product may be consumed directly or, if preferred, mixed with water or juice.

Use the measuring cup provided.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

⚠️ Important Notice

• Food supplement – not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet
• Do not exceed the recommended daily intake
• Keep out of reach of young children
• Store at room temperature in a dry place protected from direct sunlight
• After opening, refrigerate and use within 3 months
• Natural variations in color, taste and consistency may occur

❓ FAQ

Q: What is Sleep Control?
A: Sleep Control is a liquid food supplement formulated with plant-derived melatonin, botanical extracts, L-Taurine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, citrus bioflavonoids and Vitamin B6.

Q: How much Melatonin does Sleep Control contain?
A: Sleep Control provides 2 mg of melatonin per 5 ml, 4 mg per 10 ml and 6 mg per 15 ml. Sleep Control-etiket kutia NATM…

Q: What is the source of the Melatonin?
A: According to the product label, it is derived from a botanical extract blend containing Wild Yam root, Oat stem, White Mustard seed and Valerian root.

Q: Does Sleep Control contain Passionflower?
A: Yes. Passionflower extract is included in the formula.

Q: Does Sleep Control contain Vitamin B6?
A: Yes. The formula contains Vitamin B6 as Pyridoxine.

Q: How should Sleep Control be taken?
A: The recommended daily intake is 5–15 ml, divided into 1–3 servings, before meals. It may be taken directly or mixed with water or juice.

Q: Does Sleep Control contain artificial colors or flavors?
A: No. According to the current label, the product contains no artificial colors or flavors. Sleep Control-etiket kutia NATM…

🔗 Additional Information

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Food supplements are intended to complement the normal diet.

General information about food supplements is available on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) website.