Benesom - 60 Tabs - Metagenics

Benesom is formulated to promote a restful, relaxed state and relieve occasional sleeplessness by beneficially modulating the metabolism of melatonin and GABA.

-Promotes restful, quality sleep for those with occasional sleeplessness
-Features melatonin, a hormone naturally produced in the brain that helps regulate sleep, waking, and the body's circadian rhythm (or time clock)
-Provides LactiumPure and passion flower, which may favorably modulate the metabolism of GABA
-Features supplemental melatonin, which research suggests is able to cross the blood-brain barrier

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking any medications or are being treated for any diseases or health conditions. If symptoms persist or worsen consult a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks. Consumption with alcohol or health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Rare allergic reactions and mild gastrointestinal symptoms have been known to occur in which case, discontinue use. Do not use if perma seal is missing.

Restful Sleep

Nothing replaces a good night's sleep. When you wake up after one, you feel refreshed, energized, motivated and happy. When you wake after tossing and turning for most of the night, you can feel the exact opposite. Unfortunately for a lot of people, they will often awake feeling as if they hadn't slept at all.

Insomnia or, habitual sleeplessness, affects approximately one in ten individuals and becomes more common as we age. It can involve the inability to fall asleep or the inability to stay asleep. Causes of Insomnia are, use of stimulants like caffeine or antihistamine, evening eating, evening exercise, shift work, an uncomfortable sleep environment, a weak bladder, worry, grief or stress. Chronic insomnia is usually caused by a medical condition such as hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, restless leg syndrome, arthritis, breathing disorders, indigestion or sleep apnea. Half of all chronic insomniacs suffer from depression or another psychological disorder.

We need deep and sound sleep to allow both our bodies and our minds to recuperate from the challenges and (often) stress of our daily lives. When we don't get enough good quality sleep, it affects our body in many ways. Many bodily processes are regulated by sleep for example production of certain neurotransmitters and hormones. If the specific glands and cells do not receive the correct messages produced by sleeping, then the healthy amount of these important substances may not be produced. Depression may result in the case of neurotransmitter deficiency. Fatigue or anxiety may result in the case of insufficient adrenal or thyroid hormones. Feeling tired frequently can reduce someone's enjoyment of life.

Many factors can affect whether or not you are able to get to sleep deeply and soundly on any given night.

Stress can have a large impact on your ability to relax and subsequently get to sleep. Chronic neurotransmitter deficiencies can make it difficult to get to sleep no matter how hard you try. Nutritional deficiencies can make reduce your body's ability to produce these important brain hormones.

Nutritional support for insomnia should include supplements to address each of these factors, including: stress reduction, optimizing neurotransmitter production, addressing potential sleep disorders, and taking supplements to improve overall sleep quality.