Overview
If you're having trouble sleeping but want a solution without melatonin, Transparent Labs Sleep & Recover now comes in a melatonin-free formula! The natural ingredients in this non-habit-forming sleep aid, such as L-glycine, VitaCherry, magnesium, and L-theanine, have been clinically shown to help people fall asleep faster and support restful sleep quality so you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day—no more sleepless nights tossing and turning until the alarm goes off.
Key Features
Melatonin-Free Sleep Aid Made with Natural Ingredients: Transparent Labs Sleep & Recover promotes deep sleep and healthy sleep cycles with natural, evidence-based ingredients and no melatonin. This gentle formula is ideal for those who don't respond well to traditional/over-the-counter sleeping pills.
Eases Stress/Anxiety So You Can Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep: If you have a hard time sleeping throughout the night, our melatonin-free sleep aid includes ingredients that can alleviate occasional sleeplessness by calming the nervous system before bedtime.
30 Servings Per Bottle = 30 Nights of Good Sleep: Our clinically dosed, melatonin-free sleep aid provides natural ingredients that help you get a good night's rest without any next-day drowsiness that often comes with melatonin-containing sleep aids.
Third-Party Tested for Purity and Potency: Our commitment to full product transparency and quality assurance means each batch of Transparent Labs Sleep & Recover undergoes third-party testing to ensure label claims are met.
Active Ingredients and Benefits
L-Glycine | 1,000 mg
L-glycine is a conditionally essential amino acid in humans that plays many roles in cellular physiology and has multifarious beneficial effects on cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological health [1]. Numerous clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of glycine as a natural sleeping aid, even in modest doses (1,000 mg) before bedtime [2, 3]. Evidence suggests glycine acts on N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in suprachiasmatic nuclei within the hypothalamus [4]. These tiny nuclei function as a bona fide “pacemaker” of the body’s innate circadian rhythms.
VitaCherry Tart Cherry Powder | 500 mg
VitaCherry is a patented tart cherry (Montmorency cherry) powder standardized to provide a rich profile of beneficial anthocyanins and antioxidant polyphenols, as well as B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, iron, and omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs). In fact, VitaCherry is 15x more concentrated in the specific anthocyanins associated with reducing inflammation after vigorous exercise than generic tart cherry powders.
Multiple human studies have shown that tart cherry consumption significantly reduces post-exercise muscle soreness and enhances muscle recovery in high-level athletes [5].
L-Theanine | 200 mg
L-theanine is a non-proteinogenic amino acid first discovered as a constituent of green tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves. After ingestion, L-theanine is readily absorbed across the blood-brain barrier, where it exerts several nootropic effects, notably stimulating the release of alpha brainwaves and acting as a GABA receptor agonist [6, 7]. As such, L-theanine helps induce a sense of calmness and ease racing thoughts, which can help people fall asleep and improve sleep quality.
Rutaecarpine | 100 mg
Rutaecarpine is a major alkaloid isolated from Evodia rutaecarpa. Several studies have shown that it speeds the rate at which caffeine and caffeine derivatives are metabolized, thereby eliminating them from the body more rapidly [8, 9]. Thus, rutaecarpine helps calm the nervous system and “de-caffeinate” the body, which is imperative for restful sleep if you regularly drink coffee, pre-workouts, energy drinks, or other caffeinated beverages later in the day/evening.
Magnesium Bisglycinate | 200 mg
Magnesium is a macromineral electrolyte and cofactor (read: "helping hand") in over 350 enzymatic reactions in the human body. Its multifaceted roles make it essential for numerous body functions, including energy metabolism, protein synthesis, neuromuscular conduction, mood, cognition, cardiac contractility, and immunity [10].
Several clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of magnesium glycinate supplements (including the bisglycinate form) for promoting restorative sleep and ameliorating sleep conditions such as insomnia [11].
The magnesium bisglycinate in this melatonin-free sleep aid does not cause a laxative effect in large doses and is gentle on the gastrointestinal tract, unlike other common forms of magnesium (e.g. magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate).
Zinc Citrate | 15 mg
Like magnesium, zinc is an essential mineral typically lacking in modern diets [19]. Our melatonin-free sleep aid contains bioavailable zinc citrate to ensure your body can absorb this key trace mineral.
Zinc deficiency is well-known to disrupt immune function, fertility, sex hormone production, mood, and sleep quality [20]. On the contrary, supplementing with a combination of zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6 has been shown to confer synergistic sleep and recovery benefits, ideal for active individuals who struggle to get restful sleep [21].
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate) | 10 mg
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin with extensive roles throughout the nervous system. In its bioactive pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP) form, it acts as a coenzyme in the conversion of tryptophan to 5-hydroxytryptamine (i.e. serotonin), which is a precursor of melatonin synthesis [22, 23]. This suggests that a deficiency of PLP may impair sleep quality and contribute to occasional sleeplessness.
Indeed, several studies have found that circulating PLP levels are inversely associated with sleep quality and sleeplessness [24, 25]. In other words, people with higher levels of PLP tend to sleep better and experience less daytime drowsiness.
How To Use
Take four (4) capsules 30-45 minutes before bedtime, preferably on an empty stomach.
Optimal Consumption Time
It is best to take this product at least 30 minutes before laying down for bed.
FAQs
How Much Melatonin Should I Take?
Taking melatonin is not a necessity to get a restful night's sleep. Our melatonin-free sleep aid contains natural ingredients that help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep, in part by promoting your body's endogenous production of melatonin.
Can You Fall Asleep Without Melatonin?
Yes! While melatonin is naturally produced by your body and induces sleepiness, an effective sleep aid doesn't require melatonin.
Is a Melatonin-Free Sleep Aid Safe?
The answer to this question depends on the nature of the ingredients in a melatonin-free sleep aid; our formula contains natural sleep-supporting ingredients that are well-established as safe in scientific literature.
Does Transparent Labs Ship to My Country?
Yes - our fulfillment center allows us to ship worldwide (with some exceptions due to fraudulent activity in certain countries; see here for more info). Standard shipping for international orders typically takes 10-14 business days to arrive.
When Will My Order Be Shipped Out?
All orders are shipped the following business day.
