400mg MAGNESIUM per serving
Applied Nutrition Sleep Formula is a powder-format night-time recovery blend combining amino acids, botanicals and a full mineral complex to support sleep onset and quality. Each 10g serving delivers 3000mg of L-glycine, 500mg of Montmorency sour cherry powder, 250mg of L-theanine, 250mg of lemon balm extract 10:1, 100mg of reishi mushroom extract 10:1, 100mg of ashwagandha root extract 10:1, 100mg of griffonia seed extract (providing 30mg of 5-HTP), 50mg of L-tryptophan, 400mg of magnesium and 14mg of zinc. The 300g tub provides 30 servings.
L-glycine at 3g lowers core body temperature — a primary physiological trigger for sleep onset — and has been shown in clinical studies to reduce time-to-sleep and improve sleep quality perception. Griffonia seed extract provides 30mg of 5-HTP, the direct precursor to serotonin and subsequently melatonin, supporting natural sleep-wake cycle regulation. L-tryptophan at 50mg provides a second serotonin/melatonin precursor pathway. L-theanine at 250mg increases alpha brain wave activity, inducing a relaxed but non-sedated state. Montmorency sour cherry at 500mg is a natural dietary source of melatonin precursors and has been studied for improving sleep duration.
Magnesium at 400mg and vitamin B6 at 1.4mg underpin the formula. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal protein synthesis — both EFSA-authorised claims. Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein synthesis and to the regulation of hormonal activity. Zinc at 14mg covers 140% of the NRV. Lemon balm 10:1 at 250mg and reishi at 100mg add adaptogenic and nervous system support, and ashwagandha 10:1 at 100mg rounds out the cortisol-lowering component for those who struggle to wind down after late training.
Sleep Formula suits athletes training late in the day, those with high cortisol from demanding schedules, and anyone prioritising recovery quality over volume. It is not a sedative and contains no melatonin.
Capsule alternative: Trained By JP Unwind 120 Caps (300mg elemental Mg + KSM-66 + L-theanine) for the pre-bed evening stack in a 4-cap dose with KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
