Revitalizing Sleep Formula

Revitalizing Sleep Formula

Nature's Way4.0 (376 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 22 servings
Goals
$28.14 $1.27 per serving

Product analysis

46 out of 100

Revitalizing Sleep Formula may help with winding down, mainly through theanine and valerian. Evidence for the combination is limited, and valerian preparations have produced mixed sleep findings.

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

Nutrient Quality28

Valerian and 5-HTP have named source details, while several other preparations are unspecified. A quality advantage for the complete combination cannot be confidently established.

Ingredient Transparency75

All ingredient amounts are stated, but most forms remain unspecified. That allows comparisons by quantity more readily than by the exact preparations.

Value For Money28

Valerian, theanine and 5-HTP offer limited or modest value at the full serving price. The remaining botanicals lack reliable value comparisons.

Customer Satisfaction61

Customer ratings lean positive across several hundred reviews. The ratings describe satisfaction without establishing lasting sleep or stress benefits.

Product Focus53

The formula concentrates on relaxation and sleep, with benefits remaining uncertain. The small theanine serving and low amounts of some botanicals limit its likely contribution.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$1.27
Customer rating
4.0 · 376 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Theanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 1 study
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Mood Support
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
5-HTP · 200 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 9 studies
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Valerian Supportive 17 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Theanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 18 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Valerian Supportive 18 studies
Brain Health
Impact
Lower effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
Lower effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysB- EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Theanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 5 studies
Impact
Lower effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 5 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Cognitive Support
Impact
Lower effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Theanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 25 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Valerian root extract (Valerenic Acids)
800 mg 82
Passionflower leaf and flower extract
360 mg
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia)
200 mg 71
L-Theanine
200 mg 84
Hops flower extract
120 mg
Lemon Balm leaf extract
80 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Theanine · 200 mg OverallScore84
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 200 mg of L-theanine at a very high cost for the amount. The amount falls within the range associated with relaxation and focus. A branded L-theanine form is indicated, though its brand name is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The ingredient is L-theanine. A branded L-theanine form is indicated, though its brand name is not specified.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The form is L-theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
A branded L-theanine form is indicated, though its brand name is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The amount is clearly stated as 200 mg per serving. The amount falls within the range associated with relaxation and focus.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 200 mg. The amount falls within the range associated with relaxation and focus.
Label Transparency & Blends
The label states 200 mg of L-theanine per serving.

Value20

The cost is very high for the amount of L-theanine.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost per 100 mg of L-theanine is very high.
A+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureF Commercial Price And Usability
The selected serving provides 800 mg of Valerian root extract, with a high whole-product cost per serving. The extract lists 0.8% valerenic acid.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The extract lists 0.8% valerenic acid.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The extract lists 0.8% valerenic acid.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The selected serving lists 800 mg of Valerian root extract.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The selected serving lists 800 mg of Valerian root extract.

Commercial Price and Usability10

The whole-product cost per labeled serving is high.
Commercial Price per Labeled Serving
The whole-product cost per labeled serving is high.
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving supplies 200 mg of 5-HTP; its estimated cost per 100 mg is high. The Griffonia simplicifolia source is named, but its standardization percentage is unclear. The label includes a medication interaction warning. It also contains 200 mg of L-theanine.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia, but its standardization percentage is not given.
Botanical Source & Standardization
The 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia, but its standardization percentage is not given.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency93

Each serving provides 200 mg of 5-HTP. The label includes a warning about serotonin-related medication interactions. It also contains 200 mg of L-theanine.
Dosage Potency & Range
Each serving provides 200 mg of 5-HTP.
Safety Warnings & Label Clarity
The label includes a warning about serotonin-related medication interactions.

Value30

The estimated cost per 100 mg of 5-HTP is high. The estimate assigns the full product cost to 5-HTP and may overstate its cost.
Price per 100mg 5-HTP
The estimated cost per 100 mg of 5-HTP is high. The estimate assigns the full product cost to 5-HTP and may overstate its cost.
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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 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 Productivity Boost forTheanine
  6. 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
  7. 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 forTheanine
  8. Comparative study of efficacy of l-5-hydroxytryptophan and fluoxetine in patients presenting with first depressive episode.
    Jangid P; Malik P; Singh P; Sharma M; Gulia AK · Asian journal of psychiatry · 2013
    Randomized trial70 participantsMood Support for5-HTP
  9. The Impact of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Mood in Singapore Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Li S; Sutanto CN; Xia X; Kim JE · Nutrients · 2025
    Randomized trial30 participantsMood Support for5-HTP
  10. Effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on distinct types of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Javelle F; Lampit A; Bloch W; Häussermann P; Johnson SL; Zimmer P · Nutrition reviews · 2020
    Meta-analysis13 studies pooledMood Support for5-HTP
  11. Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression.
    Shaw K; Turner J; Del Mar C · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2002
    Systematic review64 participants2 studies pooledMood Support for5-HTP
  12. 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and a MAOI (nialamide) in the treatment of depressions. A double-blind controlled study.
    Aliño JJ; Gutierrez JL; Iglesias ML · International pharmacopsychiatry · 1976
    Non-randomized trial30 participantsMood Support for5-HTP
  13. l-theanine adjunct to sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Shamabadi A; Kafi F; Arab Bafrani M; Asadigandomani H; A Basti F; Akhondzadeh S · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsMood Support forTheanine
  14. L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study.
    Ritsner MS; Miodownik C; Ratner Y; Shleifer T; Mar M; Pintov L; Lerner V · The Journal of clinical psychiatry · 2011
    Randomized trial60 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forTheanine
  15. The Effects of Green Tea Amino Acid L-Theanine Consumption on the Ability to Manage Stress and Anxiety Levels: a Systematic Review.
    Williams JL; Everett JM; D'Cunha NM; Sergi D; Georgousopoulou EN; Keegan RJ; McKune AJ; Mellor DD; Anstice N; Naumovski N · Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) · 2020
    Systematic review9 studies pooledMood Support forTheanine
  16. Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forTheanine
  17. Anti-stress effect of theanine on students during pharmacy practice: positive correlation among salivary α-amylase activity, trait anxiety and subjective stress.
    Unno K; Tanida N; Ishii N; Yamamoto H; Iguchi K; Hoshino M; Takeda A; Ozawa H; Ohkubo T; Juneja LR; Yamada H · Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior · 2014
    Randomized trial20 participantsMood Support forTheanine
  18. Standardized Extract of Valeriana officinalis Improves Overall Sleep Quality in Human Subjects with Sleep Complaints: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study.
    Chandra Shekhar H; Joshua L; Thomas JV · Advances in therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial80 participantsMood Support Sleep Support Stress Relief forValerian
  19. Chemotypic diversity and neuroactive potential of Valeriana jatamansi Jones: a systematic review on phytochemistry, pharmacology and standardisation challenges.
    Nisar S; Jan N; Hassan I; Andleeb L; Shabir PA · Natural product research · 2026
    Meta-analysis12 studies pooledMood Support forValerian
  20. Valerian Root in Treating Sleep Problems and Associated Disorders-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Shinjyo N; Waddell G; Green J · Journal of evidence-based integrative medicine · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,894 participants60 studies pooledMood Support forValerian