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Sleep Support

Bluebonnet Targeted Choice
4.4
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(22 ratings)
Theanine 100 mg
Valerian 200 mg
5-HTP 50 mg
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Score69
A convenient capsule combines several coherent sleep ingredients at moderate amounts. Missing standardization and 5-HTP interactions are the main limitations.
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Quantity:30 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
Stress Relief
Mood Support
Brain Health

Score 69

A convenient capsule combines several coherent sleep ingredients at moderate amounts. Missing standardization and 5-HTP interactions are the main limitations.
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$14.36($0.47 per serving)
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$ 15.16
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Analysis

One capsule provides 200 mg valerian extract, 100 mg L-theanine, 100 mg tart cherry extract, 75 mg passionflower, 50 mg 5-HTP, and 50 mg chamomile. The ingredients are clearly quantified and cover several evening relaxation pathways.

Theanine reaches a useful amount and 5-HTP offers a cautious starting dose. Valerian lacks an extract ratio or marker percentage, while tart cherry anthocyanin and flavonoid yields are not separated from the listed extract weight.

Thirty servings and one-capsule dosing are practical for a trial. It suits users seeking a gentler blend who have screened serotonin medicines and sedative combinations.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking a multi-ingredient sleep capsule
  • Users whose needs match the disclosed ingredient amounts
  • People who can screen ingredient-specific medication and tolerance concerns
Best for
  • Comparing form, dose, and practical value
  • Goal-aligned supplement selection
  • Users who prefer a multi-ingredient sleep capsule

Pros

  • One capsule per serving
  • Provides 100 mg L-theanine
  • Includes a cautious 50 mg 5-HTP amount
  • Broad sleep-oriented ingredient mix

Cons

  • Only 30 servings
  • Valerian marker strength is missing
  • Tart cherry active yield is unclear
  • Several ingredients are modestly dosed

Warnings

  • Do not combine 5-HTP with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAO inhibitors, tramadol, triptans, or other serotonin-modulating medicines
  • Valerian, passionflower, chamomile, and theanine may cause additive drowsiness
  • Chamomile may trigger reactions in people with ragweed-family allergies

Nutrient quality

72 High impact

Theanine is useful, while valerian, 5-HTP, passionflower, and chamomile provide modest support. Missing extract standards and tart-cherry melatonin yield limit precision despite a clear sleep purpose.

Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

Listed active ingredients have specific weights and no proprietary blend hides their doses. Complete use directions and a full other-ingredients list are not included in the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

54 Moderate impact

The supplied average rating is moderately favorable, and the small review sample limits confidence. No detailed comments are provided to assess repeated complaints or whether experiences match the intended use.

Value for money

62 Moderate impact

Useful core ingredients provide fair value, but formula limitations reduce competitiveness. Incomplete form, activity, or use details remain the main value trade-off.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportB+ CoverageB- Formula Quality
Theanine · 100 mg

Valerian, theanine, tart cherry, passionflower, 5-HTP, and chamomile directly target relaxation and sleep onset through several pathways. Exact amounts are disclosed and the overall design is clearly sleep focused.

Theanine is practical, while valerian, passionflower, and chamomile are modest and tart cherry does not disclose a melatonin yield. People using serotonergic antidepressants or other serotonin-raising medicines should avoid combining them with 5-HTP unless medically supervised.

Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 1 study
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Valerian Supportive 31 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportB CoverageB- Formula Quality
Theanine · 100 mg

Theanine, valerian, 5-HTP, passionflower, and chamomile create a broad calming and stress-related sleep formula. Theanine provides the clearest daytime-calming evidence, while the other ingredients reinforce nighttime relaxation.

Several botanicals are unstandardized or modestly dosed, so depth is less impressive than the ingredient count suggests. 5-HTP can interact with serotonergic antidepressants and other serotonin-raising drugs.

Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 18 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies
Valerian Supportive 18 studies
Mood Support
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality
5-HTP · 50 mg

L-theanine, 5-HTP, valerian, passionflower, and chamomile provide broad nighttime calming support. The amounts are better suited to mild sleep support than robust daytime mood regulation.

The combination is coherent and clearly dosed, although several botanical extracts lack standardization. Because 5-HTP raises serotonin, combining it with SSRIs, SNRIs, MAO inhibitors, or other serotonergic medicines may cause dangerous serotonin excess.

Study evidence
5-HTP Supportive 9 studies
Theanine Supportive 12 studies
Valerian Supportive 17 studies
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageB Formula Quality

L-theanine, valerian, passionflower, and low-dose 5-HTP form a coherent sleep and relaxation blend. Better sleep may indirectly support next-day clarity and memory consolidation, but the formula is not designed for direct daytime cognitive performance.

Theanine is well disclosed, while several botanicals lack extract standardization and the broader evidence is mixed. People using serotonergic medicines should be cautious because 5-HTP can add to serotonin-related effects.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
D Goal FitC Strength of SupportD CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Theanine · 100 mg

L-theanine may support calm attention, but valerian, 5-HTP, and other sleep ingredients work against daytime productivity. L-theanine has credible evidence for calm focus, while the stronger evidence for this full blend concerns sleep rather than work performance.

L-theanine and 5-HTP are meaningfully stated, with the remaining calming botanicals supplied at modest amounts. Calmness and sleep support are covered without acute alertness or neurotransmitter support suited to daytime use.

Study evidence
Theanine Supportive 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Valerian root extract
200 mg
L-Theanine
100 mg
Tart Cherry fruit extract (Anthocyanins, naturally occurring Flavonoids)
100 mg
Passion Flower whole herb extract
75 mg
5-HTP (Griffonia simplicifolia Seed Extract)
50 mg
Chamomile flower powder
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore88
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Explicit L-theanine identity confirms the active isomer, but no branded source or purity testing is shown. The clearly disclosed amount falls within the optimal range for calm and focused support. A clinically dosed 5-HTP amount improves the sleep formula’s value beyond the theanine-only calculation.

Valerian · 200 mg OverallScore69
C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value

An unspecified extract gives limited information about concentration or active strength. The 200 mg extract amount may suit mild relaxation rather than stronger nighttime support. Moderate cost provides fair value for a clearly dosed but unstandardized extract.

B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The botanical source is clearly identified, but no active standardization percentage is supplied. Vegetable capsule delivery provides a precise, convenient serving; the serving suits cautious starting use, although the supplied label data include no specific serotonin-medication warning. The normalized cost is poor for the disclosed active amount.

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Sources

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

  1. Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Bent S; Padula A; Moore D; Patterson M; Mehling W · The American journal of medicine · 2006
    Meta-analysis1,093 participants16 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  2. Does valerian work for insomnia? An umbrella review of the evidence.
    Valente V; Machado D; Jorge S; Drake CL; Marques DR · European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2024
    Systematic review8 studies pooledSleep Support forValerian
  3. The impact of 5-hydroxytryptophan supplementation on sleep quality and gut microbiota composition in older adults: A randomized controlled trial.
    Sutanto CN; Xia X; Heng CW; Tan YS; Lee DPS; Fam J; Kim JE · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support for5-HTP
  4. The effects of L-theanine consumption on sleep outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Bulman A; D'Cunha NM; Marx W; Turner M; McKune A; Naumovski N · Sleep medicine reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis897 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forTheanine
  5. Current Evidence on Common Dietary Supplements for Sleep Quality.
    Esquivel MK; Ghosn B · American journal of lifestyle medicine · 2025
    Narrative reviewSleep Support forTheanine
  6. 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 Sleep Support forTheanine
  7. 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
  8. 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 forTheanine
  9. 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 forTheanine
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Assessment of Valeriana officinalis l. (Valerian) for Conscious Sedation of Patients During the Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized, Split-Mouth, Double-Blind, Crossover Study.
    Farah GJ; Ferreira GZ; Danieletto-Zanna CF; Luppi CR; Jacomacci WP · Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · 2020
    Randomized trial20 participantsMood Support forValerian
  25. Effectiveness and safety of oral sedation in adult patients undergoing dental procedures: a systematic review.
    Araújo JO; Bergamaschi CC; Lopes LC; Guimarães CC; de Andrade NK; Ramacciato JC; Motta RHL · BMJ open · 2021
    Systematic review327 participants12 studies pooledMood Support Stress Relief forValerian
  26. Cognitive and affective effects of L-Theanine: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 31 randomized trials.
    Gerolymos C; Saddier E; Boyer L; Fond G · Molecular psychiatry · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,168 participants31 studies pooledProductivity Boost forTheanine
  27. 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 participantsProductivity Boost Stress Relief forTheanine
  28. Effects of L-theanine on cognition, mood and sleep: evidence from human trials.
    Cotter J; Kilpatrick HE · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Narrative reviewProductivity Boost forTheanine
  29. Time for tea: mood, blood pressure and cognitive performance effects of caffeine and theanine administered alone and together.
    Rogers PJ; Smith JE; Heatherley SV; Pleydell-Pearce CW · Psychopharmacology · 2008
    Randomized trial48 participantsProductivity Boost forTheanine
  30. Comparison Between Efficacy of Oral Melatonin and Oral L-theanine in Improving Sleep in Cancer Patients Suffering From Insomnia: A Randomised Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Study.
    Kurdi MS; As A; Ladhad DA; Mitragotri MV; Baiju A · Indian journal of palliative care · 2024
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forTheanine
  31. In Search of a Safe Natural Sleep Aid.
    Rao TP; Ozeki M; Juneja LR · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2016
    Narrative reviewSleep Support forTheanine
  32. L-theanine in the adjunctive treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
    Sarris J; Byrne GJ; Cribb L; Oliver G; Murphy J; Macdonald P; Nazareth S; Karamacoska D; Galea S; Short A; Ee C; Birling Y; Menon R; Ng CH · Journal of psychiatric research · 2020
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support forTheanine
  33. Comparison the effect of valerian and gabapentin on RLS and sleep quality in hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial.
    Hajizadeh I; Jamshidi M; Kazemi M; Kargar H; Sadeghi T · Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy · 2023
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  34. Efficacy and tolerability of valerian extract LI 156 compared with oxazepam in the treatment of non-organic insomnia--a randomized, double-blind, comparative clinical study.
    Ziegler G; Ploch M; Miettinen-Baumann A; Collet W · European journal of medical research · 2003
    Randomized trial202 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  35. Effects of a Valerian-Hops Extract Combination (Ze 91019) on Sleep Duration and Daytime Cognitive and Psychological Parameters in Occasional Insomnia: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial.
    Schicktanz N; Gerhards C; Schlitt T; Aerni A; Müggler E; de Quervain D; Papassotiropoulos A; Boonen G; Drewe J; Butterweck V · Brain and behavior · 2025
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forValerian
  36. Effect of a serotonin precursor and uptake inhibitor in anxiety disorders; a double-blind comparison of 5-hydroxytryptophan, clomipramine and placebo.
    Kahn RS; Westenberg HG; Verhoeven WM; Gispen-de Wied CC; Kamerbeek WD · International clinical psychopharmacology · 1987
    Randomized trial45 participantsStress Relief for5-HTP
  37. Acute L-5-hydroxytryptophan administration inhibits carbon dioxide-induced panic in panic disorder patients.
    Schruers K; van Diest R; Overbeek T; Griez E · Psychiatry research · 2003
    Randomized trial48 participantsStress Relief for5-HTP
  38. Pharmacology of rising oral doses of 5-hydroxytryptophan with carbidopa.
    Smarius LJ; Jacobs GE; Hoeberechts-Lefrandt DH; de Kam ML; van der Post JP; de Rijk R; van Pelt J; Schoemaker RC; Zitman FG; van Gerven JM; Gijsman HJ · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2008
    Randomized trialStress Relief for5-HTP
  39. Enhanced tolerability of the 5-hydroxytryptophane challenge test combined with granisetron.
    Jacobs GE; Kamerling IM; de Kam ML; Derijk RH; van Pelt J; Zitman FG; van Gerven JM · Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England) · 2010
    Randomized trialStress Relief for5-HTP
  40. An open-label trial of L-5-hydroxytryptophan in subjects with romantic stress.
    Emanuele E; Bertona M; Minoretti P; Geroldi D · Neuro endocrinology letters · 2011
    Single-arm trial15 participantsStress Relief for5-HTP
  41. Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
    White DJ; de Klerk S; Woods W; Gondalia S; Noonan C; Scholey AB · Nutrients · 2016
    Randomized trial34 participantsStress Relief forTheanine
  42. Effects of Passiflora incarnata and Valeriana officinalis in the control of anxiety due to tooth extraction: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Velasquez ACA; Tsuji M; Dos Santos Cordeiro L; Petinati MFP; Rebellato NLB; Sebastiani AM; da Costa DJ; Scariot R · Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2024
    Randomized trial54 participantsStress Relief forValerian
  43. Effect of kava and valerian on human physiological and psychological responses to mental stress assessed under laboratory conditions.
    Cropley M; Cave Z; Ellis J; Middleton RW · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2002
    Non-randomized trial54 participantsStress Relief forValerian
  44. Stress-induced insomnia treated with kava and valerian: singly and in combination.
    Wheatley D · Human psychopharmacology · 2019
    Single-arm trial24 participantsStress Relief forValerian