What is Sleep Support Plus?
The early bird might get the worm, but I am a stubborn night owl.
Somewhere along the line, my late nights became less of a conscious choice and more of a habit I
couldn’t shake. It only happens sometimes, but boy, when I cannot sleep, it can seriously disturb my
week.
I decided to find a natural remedy for supporting my sleep. Chamomile tea and yoga only took me so far.
This is why I was thrilled to find Sleep Support Plus, a vegan sleep support supplement that is packed
full of herbal extracts.
We spend about a third of our life sleeping – and it really blows when this sleep isn’t quality. In fact,
sleep is often considered as essential to survival as food and water. Sleep helps you form the pathways
in your brain that let you learn and create new memories while concentrating and being alert during the
day.
Our bodies have something very intelligent called the sleep-wake cycle. The body’s internal clock
(circadian rhythm) works like a pacemaker. This pacemaker is responsible for when and how you feel
tired.
Nerve cells in the brain release neurotransmitters to communicate with the brain, keeping it alert while
you are awake. Other nerve cells stop the messages that tell you to stay awake, causing you to feel tired.
This internal clock is guided by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), an area of the brain. This area of the
brain is sensitive to light and dark. When the optic nerve in the eyes senses the morning light, the SCN
triggers the release of cortisol and other hormones that help you wake up. When darkness sets in, the
SCN essentially messages the pineal gland, which in turn releases melatonin.
The frustrating thing about the sleep cycle is that it is terribly easy to offset. Even losing just one hour of
sleep over a few days can make you feel less awake and refreshed during the day. It can also prevent
you from feeling relaxed and sleepy at night, causing a derailed sleep cycle. Thankfully, this kind of
occasional sleeplessness can be supplemented!
Benefits of Sleep Support Plus
Sleep Support Plus claims several benefits for night owls like me. Below are the two key benefits.
Support for that mid-afternoon slump
Reading this while experiencing an afternoon lull? It’s probably not just in your head. Most
adults tend to feel sleepiest between 2am and 4am, as well as between 1pm and 3pm. The good
news is that sleeping better can cause you to feel more energized and alert, supporting drive
and productivity during a typical downtime.
Positive Mood Support
I was surprised to see many of the ingredients in Sleep Support Plus can also contribute to
mood. St John’s Wort is an herb that is believed to support healthy serotonin and noradrenaline,