Clinicians REM Sleep is a research-based formulation that contains nutrients known to support both sleep-onset and sleep maintenance.
The ability to achieve or maintain a normal nights sleep is important and is one of the most common functions that people seek help for. There are two basic forms. Sleep-onset - individuals experience difficulty falling asleep. Sleep maintenance - individuals may experience frequent waking during the night or early waking. Some individuals may experience both types .
No matter in what form it presents, it results in a continuous cycle of fatigue that is debilitating and that impacts dramatically on an individuals quality of life. Common causes can be psychological, and over stimulation from medications. Besides these, there are over 300 stimulatory agents - caffeine, cannabis coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar, food additives etc. There can also be other medical reasons. Natural alternatives can be considered as first line interventions. These include exercise, progressive relaxation, serotonin precursor and cofactor therapy, melatonin or herbal sedative support.
5-HTP is a precursor to the brain chemical serotonin. Low levels of serotonin have been linked to mood changes and disturbed sleep patterns.