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Somnolin
Support for Deep, Restful Sleep &
Daytime Alertness◆
Patient Benefits:
• A natural approach to deep, restful, and
recuperative sleep to feel refreshed and alert
during the day◆
• Helps to fall asleep and stay asleep by promoting
balanced levels of neurotransmitters◆
• Promotes an alert, relaxed state during the day◆
• Convenient and easy to use, supplying clinically
effective levels of 5-HTP and theanine in just one
tablet daily◆
Special Features:
• Provides optimal clinical outcomes with
Suntheanine®—an extensively researched
source of theanine—and a plant source of 5-HTP
(5-hydroxytryptophan)◆
• Supplies neuroactive forms of folate
(L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate) and vitamin B12
(methylcobalamin) to provide support where
it counts◆
• Features an exclusive, scientifically designed blend
of ingredients available only through Metagenics
60 MILLION AMERICANS suffer from occasional sleeplessness—
characterized by less than optimal daily functioning.
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Somnolin
Rest Assured with Somnolin
10 Signs of Occasional Sleeplessness
Millions of Americans experience some form of
occasional sleeplessness without knowing it.
Occasional difficulty sleeping and staying awake
are actually two sides of the same coin, and many
people show subtle signs of sleep issues, such as:
• Difficulty falling asleep occasionally
• Difficulty waking up in the morning or
waking up tired
• Microsleeps—very brief episodes of sleep, such
as “nodding off”, when otherwise awake
• “Zoning out” in the middle of a conversation
or task
• Difficulty concentrating, making simple
decisions, or doing math calculations
• Feeling emotional, crabby, or volatile for no
apparent reason
• Altered memory or judgment
• Clumsy and/or slower reaction times than
normal
• Routinely falling asleep within 5 minutes after
lying down
All-Natural Support For Restful Sleep and
Daytime Alertness
Somnolin is an exclusive, unique approach to
promoting deep, restful, and recuperative sleep at
bedtime while supporting wakefulness and alertness
during the day by delivering a variety of specially
selected, well-researched ingredients:◆
Suntheanine—the source of theanine for scientific
research—influences the generation of alpha brain
waves associated with a relaxed, calm state. It
also plays a role in the formation of gamma
amino butyric acid (GABA) and dopamine
neurotransmitters key for maintaining a sense
of calmness.◆
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) from the plant
Griffonia simpicifolia positively influences levels
of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate
occasional sleeplessness and nervous tension.◆4
Neuroactive B Vitamins—including Metagenics'
exclusive source of bioavailable folate (L-5-methyl
tetrahydrofolate) and methylcobalamin—cross
the blood-brain barrier to provide support where
it counts. Along with vitamin B6, these nutrients
support a positive mood and healthy mental
function.◆
Somnolin™
Each Tablet Supplies:
L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (L-5-HTP
from Griffonia simplicifolia) ......................................100 mg
Theanine† ........................................................................100 mg
Vitamin B6 ........................................................................20 mg
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) ..........................250 mcg
L-5-methyl tetrahydrofolate†† ....................................200 mcg
Recommendations: One tablet daily or as directed. May be
taken during the day and/or one hour before bedtime.
Form: 30 Tablet Bottle
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As Suntheanine®
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As Metafolin® U.S. Patent Nos. 5,997,915; 6,254,904.
Caution: Because this product contains ingredients that influence
neurotransmitter levels, patients taking certain prescriptive medications
(including MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants) should avoid use.
If pregnant or nursing, or taking medications, consult your healthcare
practitioner before use. Use with caution when driving or operating
References
1. National Library of Medicine. Sleep Disorders. Available at
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sleepdisorders/hr24910
1.html. Accessed June 30,2004.
2. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Available at
http:www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/understanding_sle
ep_brain_basic.htm. Accessed July 21, 2004.
3. Juneja LR, Chu DC, Okubo T, Nagato Y, Yokogoshi H. L-theanine—a
unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans,
Trends in Food Science and Technology 1999;10:199-204.
4. Meyers S. Use of neurotransmitter precursors for treatment of
depression. Alt Med Rev 2000;5(1):64-71.
5. Jacob RA. Folate, DNA methylation, and gene expression: factors of nature and
nurture. Am J Clin Nutr 2000 Oct;72(4):903-04.
6. Mayer G, Kroger M, Meier-Ewert K. Effects of vitamin B12 on
performance and circadian rhythm in normal subjects.
Neuropsychopharmacology 1996;15(5):456-64.
machinery, may cause drowsiness.
◆ These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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