Extra Strength Tranquil Sleep
Goals
$34.97 $0.58 per serving
Product analysis
Extra Strength Tranquil Sleep combines melatonin for sleep timing and onset with theanine that may support calm and reported sleep quality. Melatonin can cause drowsiness and slower reactions, which matters if you need to stay alert after taking it.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality24
The theanine and melatonin forms are not clearly disclosed. The plant source for 5-HTP is named, but its relative form quality remains uncertain.
Ingredient Transparency70
Ingredient amounts are stated, making the serving quantities clear. Unspecified forms limit comparison with more clearly described preparations.
Value For Money45
The theanine comparison suggests favorable value, while melatonin and 5-HTP are less economical. The mixed comparisons leave the combination less compelling than its theanine component alone.
Customer Satisfaction80
Customer feedback is favorable across a substantial number of ratings. Specific experiences and health benefits cannot be inferred from the ratings.
Product Focus65
Sleep timing and relaxation are the clearest purposes, with limited evidence for broader mood or thinking benefits. Melatonin may impair alertness after intake, and the small 5-HTP amount adds no clear benefit.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 60 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $0.58
- Also available
Tranquil Sleep$41.97- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 2,452 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Melatonin · 6 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Impact
High effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Impact
Moderate effect
5-HTP · 15 mg
Impact
High effect
Impact
Lower effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Impact
High effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Impact
Lower effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | |
Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | |
Suntheanine L-Theanine | 200 mg | |
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia) | 15 mg | |
Melatonin | 6 mg |
Theanine · 200 mg OverallScore96
The serving provides 200 mg of L-Theanine, with a relatively low cost per 100 mg. The amount falls in a range associated with relaxation and focus. A branded form is indicated, though its name is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The form is L-Theanine, the form associated with calming and focus. A branded form is indicated, though its name is unclear.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The form is L-Theanine, the form associated with calming and focus.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
A branded form is indicated, though its name is unclear.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The amount is clearly stated. 200 mg per serving falls in the range associated with relaxation and focus.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
200 mg per serving falls in the range associated with relaxation and focus.
Label Transparency & Blends
The label states 200 mg of L-Theanine per serving.
Value80
The cost per 100 mg of theanine is relatively low.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The cost per 100 mg of theanine is relatively low.
Melatonin · 6 mg OverallScore46
A serving provides 6 mg of melatonin at a high cost per serving. It comes as a chewable tablet; its melatonin source is unclear. A third-party laboratory claim is present, but it has not been independently confirmed.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60
It comes as a chewable tablet, but the melatonin source is unclear. A third-party laboratory claim is present, but it has not been independently confirmed.
Third-Party Purity Verification
A third-party laboratory claim is present, but it has not been independently confirmed.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency40
A serving provides 6 mg of melatonin.
Physiological Dosing Alignment
A serving provides 6 mg of melatonin.
Value30
The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia) · 15 mg OverallScore60
A serving provides 15 mg of 5-HTP, at a very high cost per 100 mg. The 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia, with no 5-HTP standardization percentage stated. The label includes a warning about serotonin-related medication interactions. The serving also contains 200 mg of L-theanine and 6 mg of melatonin.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
The 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia, with no 5-HTP standardization percentage stated.
Botanical Source & Standardization
The 5-HTP comes from Griffonia simplicifolia, with no 5-HTP standardization percentage stated.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79
The serving contains 15 mg of 5-HTP. The serving also contains 200 mg of L-theanine and 6 mg of melatonin. The label includes a warning about serotonin-related medication interactions.
Dosage Potency & Range
The serving provides 15 mg of 5-HTP. The serving also contains 200 mg of L-theanine and 6 mg of melatonin.
Safety Warnings & Label Clarity
The label includes a warning about serotonin-related medication interactions.
Value0
The cost per 100 mg of 5-HTP is very high.
Price per 100mg 5-HTP
The cost per 100 mg of 5-HTP is very high.
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- Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin in Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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- Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
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- Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- 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.
- Comparative study of efficacy of l-5-hydroxytryptophan and fluoxetine in patients presenting with first depressive episode.
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- l-theanine adjunct to sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.