Sleep Optimization

1/2 Teaspoon

evening

As needed

Additional notes

"When to Use: Difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but low levels can be associated with sleep disturbances and fatigue. Other Considerations: Best taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime; is found in collagen supplements; Acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter and helps to lower body temperature, which both facilitate optimal sleep."

1 Capsule

evening

As needed

Additional notes

"When to Use: Use with tissue injury, muscle cramps, inflammation, PMS, cardiac stress, asthma, renal and gall stones, as a calcium synergist, chronic fatigue, diabetes, hypoglycemia and fibromyalgia. Deficiency Symptoms: Muscle cramps, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, difficulty sleeping. Other Considerations: Start with 1 capsule at night, and increase by 1 tablet every other evening until bowel tolerance is achieved (loose stool) go back to the previous dose"

5 Milliliters

evening

As needed

Additional notes

"When to Use: Mild insomnia, stress, and anxiety. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but it is used to address stress and mild insomnia. Other Considerations: Best consumed as a tea 30-60 minutes before bedtime."

Additional notes

"When to Use: Mild insomnia, stress, and anxiety. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but it is used to address stress and mild insomnia. Other Considerations: Best consumed as a tea 30-60 minutes before bedtime."

1 Capsule

evening

As needed

Additional notes

"When to Use: Stress-related insomnia, difficulty relaxing before bed. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but low levels can be associated with increased stress and anxiety. Other Considerations: Found in green tea; best taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime."

1 Tablet

evening

Additional notes

"When to Use: Use with carpal tunnel syndrome, joint pain, trigger finger, homocysteinuria, sensitivity to bright light, burning or tingling in the extremities, inability to recall dreams, decreased liver enzymes, increased C-reactive protein, vitamin B-6 anemia (normal serum iron and/or ferritin with a decreased MCV/MCH) and sensitivity to MSG. Deficiency Symptoms: Irritability, depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating, weakened immune function. Other Considerations: Vitamin B6 is involved in the production of serotonin and melatonin, both important for sleep."

1 Capsule

once per day

Additional notes

"When to Use: General insomnia, mood disorders. Deficiency Symptoms: Fatigue, bone pain, muscle weakness, mood changes (such as depression). Other Considerations: Best taken in the morning with a meal."

1 Capsule

evening

Additional notes

"When to Use: Jet lag, shift work sleep disorder, insomnia, delayed sleep phase syndrome. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but low melatonin production can result in sleep disturbances, difficulty falling asleep, and frequent awakenings. Other Considerations: Best taken 30-60 minutes before bedtime."

4 Tablets

evening

Additional notes

"When to Use: Insomnia related to anxiety and stress, mood disorders, If you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but it is used to address symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Other Considerations: Can be taken before bedtime for sleep or throughout the day for mood regulation."

3 Tablets

evening

Additional notes

"When to Use: Use with depression, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid hyperfunction, alcoholism, fibromyalgia and severe mental stress. Deficiency Symptoms: No direct deficiency, but low levels are sometimes associated with mood disorders and instability. Other Considerations: Low-dose lithium (such as lithium orotate) is different from prescription lithium used for bipolar disorder."