A variety of extracts have been shown to have sleep-improving properties, and here are some common extracts that can improve sleep:
Melatonin:
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that primarily regulates the sleep-wake cycle. As we age, the production of melatonin in the body gradually decreases, leading to a decline in sleep quality.
Supplementation of melatonin can effectively adjust the biological clock and improve sleep quality. Currently, melatonin has become one of the highest-selling sleep supplements ingredients worldwide.
Sour date kernel extract:
Sour date kernel is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine in China, which has the effects of tranquilizing the mind, nourishing the heart, astringing sweat and generating fluids.
Modern research has shown that the flavonoids and saponins contained in sour jujube kernel have significant sedative and hypnotic effects.
Sour jujube kernel extract has a wide range of application prospects in the sleep health care products market.
Poria extract:
Poria is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine with the effects of seeping dampness, inducing diuresis, strengthening the spleen and tranquilizing the mind.
Poria contains polysaccharides, triterpenoids and other active ingredients that can regulate the nervous system and improve sleep quality.
The demand for Poria is gradually growing in the sleep health care market.
Lily Extract:
Lily is a medicinal and food plant, which has the effect of nourishing yin and moisturizing the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the mind.
The alkaloids and polysaccharides in lily have a significant effect on relieving symptoms such as palpitations and insomnia.
Lily extract has a certain market share in the sleep health care products market.
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) extract:
GABA is a non-protein amino acid naturally occurring in the brain, which has sedative, anti-anxiety and sleep-promoting effects.
GABA is able to inhibit neural excitability in the brain, thus reducing nervousness, anxiety and other emotions and helping people to enter deep sleep.
With the in-depth research on GABA, its demand in the sleep health care products market is rising year by year.
Theanine Extract:
Theanine is a unique amino acid found in tea, and is one of the main components of tea.
Studies have shown that taking theanine is an effective way for people with mild to moderate sleep disorders to help get into a deeper sleep, which leads to better repair of the body’s fatigue.
Lavender Extract:
Lavender extract has a natural aroma that helps relieve tension and promote sleep.
Tart Cherry Extract:
Tart cherry is a natural source of melatonin that can help speed up sleep, reduce middle-of-the-night awakenings, and promote deep sleep.
In addition, saffron extract, rooibos extract, chamomile extract, valerian extract, Passion Flower Extract, lemon balm leaf extract, asparagus extract, milk protein hydrolysate (Lactium®), and magnesium are also known to improve sleep.