$13.97 $0.63 per serving
Product analysis
Tranquil Sleep supports sleep timing and may help with relaxation around sleep. Melatonin makes the combination better suited to bedtime than daytime focus.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality25
The 5-HTP plant source is named, but the theanine and melatonin forms are unspecified. Their absorption quality cannot be compared with confidence.
Ingredient Transparency75
Ingredient amounts and the 5-HTP source are stated. Theanine and melatonin forms remain unspecified.
Value For Money45
Value is mixed, with a reasonably competitive cost for theanine but high costs relative to 5-HTP and melatonin. Paying for the combination may be less appealing if only one ingredient is wanted.
Customer Satisfaction77
Customer feedback is positive. A large number of ratings gives that view a broader base, though reviews do not establish effectiveness.
Product Focus66
The combination is most clearly aligned with sleep timing and relaxation around sleep. Its broader brain and mood uses are less certain, and melatonin may work against daytime alertness.
- Format
Softgel - Container
- 45 Softgel(s)
- Per serving
- $0.63
- Also available
Tranquil Sleep$26.57- Customer rating
- 4.4 · 2,102 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Melatonin · 3 mgTheanine · 200 mg
Impact
High effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Impact
High effect
Impact
High effect
5-HTP · 30 mg
Impact
Lower effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Impact
High effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Impact
Lower effect
Theanine · 200 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Suntheanine L-Theanine | 200 mg | |
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia) | 30 mg | |
Melatonin | 3 mg |
Theanine · 200 mg OverallScore96
Each serving provides 200 mg of L-Theanine, at a moderate cost per 100 mg when the full product price is used. The amount is associated with relaxation and focus. A branded form is indicated, though its name is not specified in the available information.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The ingredient is specified as L-Theanine. A branded form is indicated, though its name is not specified in the available information.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is specified as L-Theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
A branded form is indicated, though its name is not specified in the available information.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The serving clearly states 200 mg of L-Theanine, an amount associated with relaxation and focus.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
At 200 mg per serving, it provides an amount associated with relaxation and focus.
Label Transparency & Blends
The L-Theanine amount is individually stated as 200 mg per serving.
Value80
The full product cost per 100 mg of theanine is moderate.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
Using the full product price, the cost per 100 mg of theanine is moderate.
Melatonin · 3 mg OverallScore70
Each serving provides 3 mg of melatonin at a high cost per serving. It is an amount aligned with natural circadian rhythms. A third-party laboratory certification claim is present, though it has not been independently verified. The melatonin form is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60
A third-party laboratory certification claim is present, though it has not been independently verified.
Third-Party Purity Verification
A third-party lab certification is claimed; the claim has not been independently verified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
Each serving contains 3 mg of melatonin. That amount aligns with natural circadian rhythms.
Physiological Dosing Alignment
The serving provides 3 mg of melatonin. The amount aligns with natural circadian rhythms.
Value30
The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
Each serving costs high.
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia) · 30 mg OverallScore55
A serving provides 30 mg of 5-HTP, at a high cost per 100 mg. Griffonia simplicifolia is named, but its 5-HTP standardization percentage is not stated. General warnings are present, but a specific warning about serotonin-related medications is not stated. The serving also contains 200 mg L-theanine and 3 mg melatonin.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
Griffonia simplicifolia is named, but its 5-HTP standardization percentage is not stated.
Botanical Source & Standardization
Griffonia simplicifolia is named, but its 5-HTP standardization percentage is not stated.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67
The serving provides 30 mg of 5-HTP. The serving also contains 200 mg L-theanine and 3 mg melatonin. General warnings are present, but a specific warning about serotonin-related medications is not stated.
Dosage Potency & Range
The serving provides 30 mg of 5-HTP. The serving also contains 200 mg L-theanine and 3 mg melatonin.
Safety Warnings & Label Clarity
General warnings are present, but a specific warning about serotonin-related medications is not stated.
Value0
The cost per 100 mg of 5-HTP is high.
Price per 100mg 5-HTP
The cost per 100 mg of 5-HTP is high.
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- 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.
- Melatonin for sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
- 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.
- Early Oral Melatonin Supplementation Supports White Matter Maturation in Preterm Infants: Neuroprotective Insights of an Antioxidant Molecule.
- Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin in Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
- Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
- Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
- Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
- 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.
- The Impact of 5-Hydroxytryptophan Supplementation on Cognitive Function and Mood in Singapore Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan on distinct types of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan for depression.
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and a MAOI (nialamide) in the treatment of depressions. A double-blind controlled study.
- l-theanine adjunct to sertraline for major depressive disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.