Metagenics Somnolin® (5-HTP, Theanine & Targeted B Vitamin Formula) 30 Tabs
Metagenics Somnolin features a complementary blend of nutrients, including 5-HTP, theanine, and targeted B vitamins, to support restful sleep and harmony. Metagenics Somnolin supports healthy neurological function. 5-HTP from the herb Griffonia simplicifolia and is needed by the body to make serotonin which may be converted to melatonin which is important in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
Metagenics Somnolin provides 100mg of l-theanine per tablet, an amino acid commonly found in tea.
Recommended Intake
2 tablets daily, or as directed. May be taken during the day and/or one hour before bedtime.
Nutrition and Allergy Advice
Vegetarian
Vegan
Nutrient levels
Each tablet typically contains
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP) . . . . .100 mg
L-theanine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 mg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) . . . . . . . . . 20 mg
Vitamin B12 ( as methylcobalamin) . . . . . 250 μg
Folate (as L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate**). 200 μg
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Tableted with
Microcrystalline cellulose, Cellulose, Stearic acid, Croscarmellose sodium, Silica.
Cautions and Contraindications
Not recommended for those under 18 years of age.
Safety has not been established during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding.
Consult with a medical doctor if taking antidepressant medication.
Use with caution when driving or operating machinery, may cause drowsiness
Nutri Relax (Magnesium, Taurine & B Vitamin Formula) 90 Tabs
Nutri Relax provides a specialist blend of nutrients to support the healthy function of the nervous system. The magensium it contains is in the form of magnesium glycerophosphate which is a fat-soluble magnesium salt which has exceptional absorption capacity and is gentle on the GI tract. Magnesium is essential for maintaining the proper function of nerves and muscle.
Taurine is an amino acid believed to play an important role in many areas of the body including the brain and nervous system. It works synergistically with vitamin B6 and magnesium.
Nutri Relax also includes additional B vitamins for comprehensive neurological support.
Recommended Intake
2 tablets daily, or as directed.
Nutrition and Allergy Advice
Vegetarian
Vegan
Nutrient levels
Each tablet typically contains
Taurine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 mg
Magnesium (glycerophosphate, carbonate) . .87 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 mg
Folic acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 μg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 μg
Tableted with
Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose, Magnesium stearate, Silicon dioxide.
Cautions and Contraindications
None known if directions are followed.
Nutri Pyridxal-5-Phosphate (Biologically Active Vitamin B6) 25 mg 90 Tabs
Nutri Pyridoxal-5-phosphate presents Vitamin B6 in its most biologically active form. B6 is critical for sustained energy release from the body€™stores, amongst many other important functions. It is used to synthesise the enzymes involved in the metabolism of protein, fats and is needed in the conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to niacin (B3). Vitamin B6 is used in the support of hormonal balance and proper immune system and is involved in the formation of body proteins and structural compounds, red blood cells and prostaglandins which can have anti inflammatory action.
Recommended Intake
1 tablet daily with food, or as directed.
Nutrition and Allergy Advice
Vegetarian
Vegan
Nutrient levels
Each tablet typically contains
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate . . . . . . 25 mg
Tableted with
Dicalcium phosphate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Silicon dioxide, Stearic acid.
Cautions and Contraindications
None known if directions are followed.
Nutri Folic Acid 800ug 90 tabs
Nutri’s Folic acid is one of the water soluble vitamins often found in a B complex. Folic acid is necessary for cell replication and growth, DNA and RNA synthesis, and is therefore critical for cell division and differentiation and for protein synthesis. Folic acid is especially important for foetal development in the first 8-12 weeks of pregnancy.
Folic acid is also essential for all methylation reactions neurotransmitter synthesis, nerve myelination, protein synthesis, metabolic clearing and carnitine synthesis.
Recommended Intake
1 tablet daily with food, or as directed.
Nutrition and Allergy Advice
Nutrient Levels
Each tablet typically contains
Folic acid . . . . . . . . . . . . .800 μg
Tableted with
Croscarmellose, Dicalcium phosphate, Magnesium stearate, Stearic acid.
Cautions and Contraindications
For most individuals folic acid is completely non-toxic.
Patients using methotrexate as cancer or rheumatoid arthritis therapy should only use additional folic acid on the advice of a medical doctor.
Nutri B complex
Nutri B complex contains a range of B vitamins which are cofactors in literally thousands of enzymatic reactions in the body and are especially critical for energy-releasing reactions that involve the bodies energy currency ATP. B vitamins are also important for healthy functioning of the nervous system, including nerve membrane structure, neurotransmitter synthesis and nerve conduction, stress adaptation and blood sugar balance.
Most physiological processes require multiple B vitamins, hence the wisdom of supplementing B-vitamins as a complex with a balance of all.
Recommended intake
1-2 tablets daily with food
Nutrition and allergy advice
Vegetarian and vegan and hypoallergenic formula. The B vitamins that it contains will cause the urine to become bright yellow and is quite normal.
Nutrient levels
Vitamin B1 (thiamin HCl) 50 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 50 mg
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 50 mg
Vitamin B5 (D-calcium pantothenate) 50 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 25 μg
Folic Acid 200 μg
Biotin 50 μg
Choline (bitartrate) 50 mg
Inositol 50 mg
PABA (para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 25 mg
Cautions and contraindications
None known if directions are followed. This product may cause urine to turn
bright yellow. This is harmless and indicates the body is eliminating any excess
vitamin B2 (riboflavin). An increase in daily liquid intake should bring the
urine back to the normal or near normal colour.
Additional information
This B-Complex also contains choline and inositol, which are non-essential
cofactors for efficient fat metabolism and cell membrane function.