Sleep supplement

The importance of a good night’s sleep

While you’re drifting off into dreamland, your body is hard at work. It’s repairing, calming your nervous system, and processing everything you experienced during the day. Without these moments of rest, your system starts to falter. And that doesn’t just result in tiredness.

People who consistently sleep poorly, especially those with disrupted deep sleep, don’t just suffer from brain fog or a bad mood. Over time, it can contribute to weight gain, blood sugar fluctuations, and even heart problems. That’s because sleep affects your entire hormonal balance, from the stress hormone cortisol to the hormones that regulate hunger and satiety.

And then there’s your brain. Your mental resilience takes a hit when these processes are repeatedly disturbed. In short: insufficient or poor-quality sleep negatively impacts your overall health.

Many people turn to traditional prescription sleeping pills. However, long-term use can lead to dependence.

Melatonin: the natural sleep regulator

Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the body that contributes to reducing the time it takes to fall asleep.* As soon as darkness falls, your brain begins producing melatonin. This signals your body to wind down and prepare for sleep.

But our modern lifestyle with screens, bright lights, and irregular bedtimes can severely disrupt that natural production. The result? Your brain stays active, making it harder to feel sleepy and fall asleep at night.

By creating calmer evenings, limiting screen time, and going to bed at consistent times, you give your body a chance to rebalance. Melatonin can then do what it’s meant to do: gently ease the transition from day to night.

The Melatamine™ complex in Insentials Deep Sleep contains melatonin, along with other natural ingredients.

Valerian: a calming herb

Valerian root has been used for centuries as a soothing herbal remedy. Traditionally, it helps the body relax in times of inner tension or stress and supports falling asleep more easily.

Valerian offers multiple benefits:

• Helps initiate sleep*
• Helps maintain natural sleep*
• Supports calmness and helps reduce irritability*
• Helps cope with the stress of a busy lifestyle*
• Supports relaxation*

What makes valerian unique is that it doesn’t act as a sedative like some sleeping pills. Instead, it gently supports your natural relaxation processes.

Valerian works best when used consistently, for example as a supplement. When combined with calm, screen-free evenings and a stable day-night rhythm, it can help your mind and body let go of tension.

Valerian extract is also part of the Melatamine™ complex in Insentials Deep Sleep.

*Health claims pending European approval

The role of GABA

The Insentials Deep Sleep formula, made with only natural ingredients, also includes GABA. GABA stands for gamma-aminobutyric acid. It’s a neurotransmitter naturally present in our central nervous system.

Together with valerian and melatonin, GABA provides optimal support for restful sleep.

Extra tips: what really helps with sleep issues?

Stick to a regular sleep-wake cycle

Wake up at the same time every day and go to bed around the same time—yes, even on weekends. Your biological clock functions best with consistency.

Limit screen time in the evening

Blue light from smartphones, tablets, and laptops inhibits melatonin production. Try to be screen-free for at least an hour before bed. Read a book, stretch gently, or take a relaxing bath instead.

Keep your bedroom cool and dark

A cool room (around 18°C) and minimal light help your body switch into sleep mode more easily.

Relax before bedtime

Instead of scrolling, create a calming bedtime routine: read, take a warm shower, or do something that helps you unwind. Avoid stimulating activities like emails or intense TV shows.

Be mindful with caffeine and alcohol

Caffeine can affect your sleep up to eight hours after consumption. Skip that late afternoon coffee. Alcohol may seem relaxing but can disrupt your sleep and cause you to wake up at night.

Use your bed only for sleeping

If you work or watch TV in bed, your brain gets confused. Keep your bed reserved for rest and relaxation as much as possible.

Empty your mind before bed

Tend to overthink at night? Write down your thoughts or make a short to-do list for the next day to give your mind peace.

Address vitamin deficiencies

Lacking certain vitamins can also impact your sleep. For example, a deficiency in vitamin B12 is linked to poor sleep quality. With Insentials Smart Vitamins, a multivitamin using unique duo-capsule technology, you can maintain optimal vitamin B12 levels.

Does magnesium help with sleep?

Magnesium is often associated with better sleep. Officially, magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Some researchers suggest magnesium’s role in sleep may be linked to its involvement in melatonin and GABA production.¹

Insentials recommends taking magnesium in the morning, when your body begins producing energy.

Discover the Insentials Instant Energiser shot with magnesium.

Insentials sleep support supplements

Explore our Deep Sleep, a 3-in-1 natural nighttime support. With added melatonin, GABA, and valerian, it supports falling asleep and staying asleep.² ³ Say goodbye to restless nights!

Smart Vitamins: essential vitamins and minerals

Our Sleep & Recovery collection also includes Smart Vitamins. This unique duo-capsule contains all the essential vitamins and minerals. Potential deficiencies may indirectly contribute to sleep issues. Smart Vitamins help ensure those gaps are filled.

Both capsules can be perfectly combined to naturally support your sleep quality.

¹Peuhkuri, Katri, Nora Sihvola, and Riitta Korpela. “Diet promotes sleep duration and quality.” Nutrition Research 32.5 (2012): 309–319.

²Valerian: Helps initiate sleep – Helps maintain natural sleep – Supports calmness and reduces irritability – Helps cope with stress from a busy lifestyle – Supports mental well-being under stress – Promotes optimal relaxation – Supports relaxation*

³Melatonin: Helps relieve subjective feelings of jet lag – Helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.*