Sleep & Stress Support

Sleep & Stress Support

Solgar4.4 (699 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$17.24 $0.57 per serving

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Sleep & Stress Support may help relaxation and reported sleep quality, chiefly through theanine. Its calming herbs may make it less suitable when you need to stay alert.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality24

Most herbal and theanine form details are not clearly disclosed. That limits a confident comparison with more fully specified preparations.

Ingredient Transparency70

All listed amounts are stated, which helps compare servings. Most ingredient forms remain unspecified.

Value For Money54

The cost is favorable for the declared theanine amount and less favorable for valerian. The remaining ingredient comparisons are uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction72

Customer feedback is positive across a substantial number of ratings. Satisfaction does not confirm sleep or stress benefits.

Product Focus74

Theanine provides the clearest connection to relaxation and reported sleep quality, while valerian findings are mixed. Calming herbs can also work against daytime alertness, limiting the formula’s fit for focus.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.57
Customer rating
4.4 · 699 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
A- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B6 · 2 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Valerian Supportive 18 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitB PathwaysA- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Theanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysC EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B6 · 2 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Valerian Supportive 17 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 19 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B6 · 2 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 29 studies
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B6 · 2 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 25 studies
Vitamin B6 Supportive 17 studies
Mental Focus
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin B6 · 2 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 19 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
2 mg
Valerian root extract
300 mg 64
L-Theanine
200 mg 88
Passionflower extract
80 mg
Hops Flower Extract
30 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Theanine · 200 mg OverallScore88
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 200 mg of L-Theanine, an amount associated with calming and focus support, at a moderate cost per 100 mg. The available details do not specify a branded form or a purity claim.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80

The label specifies L-Theanine. The available details do not specify a branded form or a purity claim.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
L-Theanine is the active form associated with calming and focus.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
No branded form or additional purity claim is specified in the available details.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 200 mg of L-Theanine, an amount associated with calming and focus support. The amount is listed separately.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
The serving provides 200 mg, an amount associated with calming and focus support.
Label Transparency & Blends
The L-Theanine amount is listed separately.

Value80

The cost per 100 mg of theanine is moderate.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost per 100 mg of theanine is moderate.
Valerian · 300 mg OverallScore64
D- Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureD- Commercial Price And Usability
Each serving provides 300 mg of valerian root extract at a high cost per serving. The available information does not specify a valerenic acid percentage or extract ratio.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure40

Valerian root extract is named, but the available information does not specify a valerenic acid percentage or extract ratio.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
Valerian root extract is named, but the available information does not specify a valerenic acid percentage or extract ratio.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The amount and source, valerian root extract, are stated.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The amount and source, valerian root extract, are stated.

Commercial Price and Usability40

The cost per serving is high.
Commercial Price per Labeled Serving
The cost per serving is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Sleep Support forTheanine
  2. A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
    Evans M; McDonald AC; Xiong L; Crowley DC; Guthrie N · Neurology and therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Stress Relief forTheanine
  3. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledBrain Health Cognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  4. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forTheanine
  5. Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Baba Y; Inagaki S; Nakagawa S; Kaneko T; Kobayashi M; Takihara T · Journal of medicinal food · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Mental Focus forTheanine
  6. Vitamin B12, B6, or Folate and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Zhang C; Luo J; Yuan C; Ding D · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2021
    Meta-analysis21 studies pooledBrain Health forVitamin B6
  7. Relationship between serum pyridoxal 5'-phosphate concentration and cognitive function in older Japanese.
    Itoh K; Kuwabara A; Otsuka R; Sugimoto T; Sakurai T; Niida S; Ao M; Tanaka K; Takenaka S; Kanouchi H · Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2025
    Cross-sectional study266 participantsBrain Health forVitamin B6
  8. A randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of pyridoxine and ascorbic acid on cognitive function and quality of life in post-menopausal women.
    Dhivya K; Sarumathy S; Manigandan G · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial180 participantsBrain Health forVitamin B6
  9. Lower Plasma Vitamin B-6 is Associated with 2-Year Cognitive Decline in the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study.
    Palacios N; Scott T; Sahasrabudhe N; Gao X; Tucker KL · The Journal of nutrition · 2020
    Cohort study949 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forVitamin B6
  10. Are Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals Effective for Musculoskeletal Health and Cognitive Function? A Scoping Review.
    Iolascon G; Gimigliano R; Bianco M; De Sire A; Moretti A; Giusti A; Malavolta N; Migliaccio S; Migliore A; Napoli N; Piscitelli P; Resmini G; Tarantino U; Gimigliano F · The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2017
    Scoping review12 studies pooledBrain Health forVitamin B6
  11. Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Dassanayake TL; Wijesundara D; Kahathuduwa CN; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2023
    Randomized trial32 participantsCognitive Support forTheanine
  12. Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
    Kahathuduwa CN; Dassanayake TL; Amarakoon AMT; Weerasinghe VS · Nutritional neuroscience · 2018
    Clinical trial20 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forTheanine
  13. Safety and Efficacy of High-Dose Vitamin B6 as an Adjunctive Treatment for Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia in Male Patients With Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia.
    Zhuo C; Xu Y; Wang H; Fang T; Chen J; Zhou C; Li Q; Liu J; Xu S; Yao C; Yang W; Yang A; Li B; Chen Y; Tian H; Lin C · Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021
    Randomized trial200 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  14. Associations between dietary B vitamin intakes and cognitive function among elderly individuals: An observational study.
    Chen Q; Huang J; Shi X; Peng Y; Chen A; Huang L; Zhang Y; Chen X · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 2025
    Cross-sectional study2,716 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  15. Lower water-soluble vitamins and higher homocysteine are associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
    Zhang C; Hu Y; Cao X; Deng Y; Wang Y; Guan M; Wu X; Jiang H · Scientific reports · 2025
    Cohort study926 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  16. Associations of one-carbon metabolism, related B-vitamins and ApoE genotype with cognitive function in older adults: identification of a novel gene-nutrient interaction.
    Gordon S; Hoey L; McNulty H; Keenan J; Pangilinan F; Brody LC; Ward M; Strain JJ; McAnena L; McCann A; Molloy AM; Cunningham C; McCarroll K; Hughes CF · BMC medicine · 2025
    Observational study4,553 participantsCognitive Support forVitamin B6
  17. Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Moulin M; Crowley DC; Xiong L; Guthrie N; Lewis ED · Neurology and therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsMental Focus Stress Relief forTheanine
  18. Effect of L-theanine on selective attention in a traffic-related reaction task in sleep-deprived young adults: a double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover study.
    Karunaratne UW; Dassanayake TL · Nutritional neuroscience · 2025
    Randomized trial24 participantsMental Focus forTheanine
  19. Vitamin B-6 supplementation in elderly men: effects on mood, memory, performance and mental effort.
    Deijen JB; van der Beek EJ; Orlebeke JF; van den Berg H · Psychopharmacology · 1995
    Randomized trial76 participantsMental Focus forVitamin B6
  20. The effect of vitamin B6 on cognition.
    Malouf R; Grimley Evans J · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2004
    Systematic review109 participants2 studies pooledMental Focus forVitamin B6