Neutraceuticals for Insomnia
Melatonin
5-HTP
St. John’s Wort
SAM
Melatonin caution
Use carefully with SSRIs/SNRIs or MAOIs!
5-HTP mechanism…
take with…
increases serotonin
Take with P5P
St. John’s Wort works synergistically with…
5-HTP
SAM mechanism
raises Dopa
Nutrients interventions for insomnia
GABA
CoQ10
ALA
5-HTP melatonin GABA L-theanine Mag Phosphatidylserine ALA CoQ10 EPA/DHA
Botanicals for insomnia
chamomile valerian hops lemon balm skull cap
interventions for waking during sleep
blood sugar issues
consider phosphatidylserine