Superior Sleep

Superior Sleep

Doctor's Best4.3 (457 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Veggie Cap(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$16.73 $0.55 per serving

Product analysis

53 out of 100

Superior Sleep combines melatonin for sleep timing with ingredients that may support relaxation. Melatonin can cause drowsiness and slower reactions after intake, making daytime use less suitable.

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

Nutrient Quality24

Most ingredient forms are unspecified, limiting quality comparisons. The identified 5-HTP source still lacks enough information for a confident quality conclusion.

Ingredient Transparency70

All ingredient amounts are disclosed, making serving comparisons straightforward. Most forms are omitted, leaving uncertainty about the preparations used.

Value For Money58

5-HTP and theanine offer favorable value, while melatonin and GABA are less compelling for their cost. Ashwagandha value remains uncertain, making the combination's value uneven.

Customer Satisfaction68

Customer ratings are generally positive across several hundred responses. They provide a satisfaction signal without establishing that combining the ingredients improves sleep further.

Product Focus67

Melatonin supports sleep timing, while theanine and some ashwagandha preparations may help relaxation-related sleep quality. The combination does not establish added benefit, and melatonin's drowsiness can work against daytime concentration.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Veggie Cap(s)
Per serving
$0.55
Customer rating
4.3 · 457 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 250 mgGABA · 100 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 18 studies
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Melatonin Supportive 21 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A- Ingredient FitA+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Melatonin · 5 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 1 study
GABA Supportive 4 studies
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitB PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
5-HTP · 200 mgAshwagandha · 250 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 9 studies
GABA Supportive 12 studies
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 250 mg
Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 29 studies
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Ashwagandha · 250 mg
Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 5 studies
Theanine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Mental Focus
Impact
Lower effect
C Ingredient FitB+ PathwaysB EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Theanine · 200 mg
Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 19 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Sensoril Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root and leaf extract
250 mg 65
5-HTP (Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract)
200 mg 77
L-Theanine
200 mg 96
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
100 mg 69
Melatonin
5 mg 36
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Theanine · 200 mg OverallScore96
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 200 mg of L-theanine, with a moderate cost per 100 mg. A branded L-theanine source is indicated, though its name is not available here.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

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

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving provides 200 mg of L-theanine.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
Each serving provides 200 mg of L-theanine.
Label Transparency & Blends
The L-theanine amount is stated 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.
Ashwagandha · 250 mg OverallScore65
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
The serving contains 250 mg of ashwagandha leaf root extract. The available information does not specify a withanolide percentage. No value comparison is available.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure30

The available information does not specify a withanolide percentage.
Withanolide and Preparation Disclosure
The available information does not specify a withanolide percentage.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The selected serving declares 250 mg of ashwagandha and names its source.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The selected serving declares 250 mg of ashwagandha and names its source.

Commercial Price and Usability

No value comparison is available.
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value
Each serving provides 200 mg of 5-HTP at a low cost per amount of 5-HTP. The 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia, but its standardization percentage is not specified. General warnings are included, but a specific warning about serotonin-modulating medicines is not apparent.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

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

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency81

Each serving provides 200 mg of 5-HTP. General warnings are included, but a specific warning about serotonin-modulating medicines is not apparent.
Dosage Potency & Range
Each serving provides 200 mg of 5-HTP.
Safety Warnings & Label Clarity
General warnings are included, but a specific warning about serotonin-modulating medicines is not apparent.

Value85

The cost per amount of 5-HTP is low.
Price per 100mg 5-HTP
The cost per amount of 5-HTP is low.
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Sources

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

  1. Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
    Leonard M; Dickerson B; Estes L; Gonzalez DE; Jenkins V; Johnson S; Xing D; Yoo C; Ko J; Purpura M; Jäger R; Faries M; Kephart W; Sowinski R; Rasmussen CJ; Kreider RB · Nutrients · 2024
    Randomized trial59 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support forAshwagandha
  2. Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-On™) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Rai HP; Mishra DN · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  3. Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
    Remenapp A; Coyle K; Orange T; Lynch T; Hooper D; Hooper S; Conway K; Hausenblas HA · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial60 participantsBrain Health Cognitive Support Productivity Boost forAshwagandha
  4. A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
    Saxena A; Lopresti A; Sharif M; Elon N; Suri R; Langade DK · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial85 participantsBrain Health Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  5. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Gopukumar K; Thanawala S; Somepalli V; Rao TSS; Thamatam VB; Chauhan S · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022
    Randomized trial130 participantsBrain Health Sleep Support Stress Relief forAshwagandha
  6. Comparative Efficacy, Tolerability, and Acceptability of Donanemab, Lecanemab, Aducanumab, Melatonin, and Aerobic Exercise for a Short Time on Cognitive Function in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Terao I; Kodama W · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2024
    Meta-analysis4,599 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  7. Melatonin for sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Mdluli NT; Banda KJ; Chang YC · Age and ageing · 2025
    Meta-analysis516 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  8. Add-on prolonged-release melatonin for cognitive function and sleep in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a 6-month, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial.
    Wade AG; Farmer M; Harari G; Fund N; Laudon M; Nir T; Frydman-Marom A; Zisapel N · Clinical interventions in aging · 2015
    Randomized trial80 participantsBrain Health forMelatonin
  9. Early Oral Melatonin Supplementation Supports White Matter Maturation in Preterm Infants: Neuroprotective Insights of an Antioxidant Molecule.
    Garofoli F; Asteggiano C; Minniti ML; Accorsi P; Albertini R; Angelini M; Aversa S; Ballante E; Cabini RF; Caporali C; Cociglio S; Franco V; Longo S; Malerba L; Materia V; Mazzocchi L; Naboni C; Palmisani M; Pullega C; Pisoni C; Preda L; Riboli A; Risso FM; Rognone E; Savini G; Simoncelli AM; Villani P; Tzialla C; Pinelli L; Fazzi E; Chiapparini L; Borgatti R; Ghirardello S; Pichiecchio A; Orcesi S · Journal of pineal research · 2026
    Randomized trial54 participantsBrain Health forMelatonin
  10. Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin in Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Abouelmagd ME; Aldemerdash MA; Khatatbeh AA; Osman ASA; Abbas A; Allam S; AlEdani EM; Aldemerdash A; Monteith TS · Current pain and headache reports · 2026
    Meta-analysis788 participants9 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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 Productivity Boost forTheanine
  16. A standardized Ashwagandha root extract alleviates stress, anxiety, and improves quality of life in healthy adults by modulating stress hormones: Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Majeed M; Nagabhushanam K; Mundkur L · Medicine · 2023
    Randomized trial54 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  17. Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in children and adolescents with mild attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Naik S; Muralidhar G; Rao BS; Agarwal S; Jain M · Journal of medicine and life · 2026
    Randomized trial58 participantsCognitive Support Mental Focus forAshwagandha
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions.
    Choudhary D; Bhattacharyya S; Bose S · Journal of dietary supplements · 2018
    Randomized trial50 participantsMental Focus forAshwagandha