Serotain Rx-Sleep contains a “proprietary blend” of Musa paradisiacal L and Griffonia Simplicifolia, as well as GABA and Melatonin as well as other ingredients.

Musa paradisiacal L is an exotic sounding name for a fairly common foodstuff- Plantain. In folk medicine plantains and longevity go hand in hand. In ancient India and Persia it was regarded as a mechanism that could imbue users with “perpetual youth”. In modern times it has been shown to be able to aid with digestion issues, as well as a way to boost health, because it contains large quantities of phosphorous, calcium and nitrogen; as well as other minerals, vitamins and protein. It is often used to boost energy levels, as well as arthritis, gout, anemia, allergies, kidney stones, tuberculosis and urinary disorders.

Regardless of its healthful benefits this element has not been shown to be able to help those who are suffering from sleeplessness get a good nights sleep. Nor has Griffonia Simplicifolia or GABA; although Griffonia Simplicifolia, which contains 5-HTP, may well be able to boost users mood, while supplementation with GABA has been shown to be a valuable method of boosting muscle mass.

Serotain Rx-Sleep does use Melatonin, which is the saving grace for this formula, because Melatonin is the one element in this formula which can actually generate results in terms of easing sleeplessness. Melatonin is already generated in the human body by the pineal gland. This hormone is needed to regulate a variety of systems; however, one of its greatest roles is in regulating the sleep cycle. Nevertheless, Melatonin production can be reduced because of stress and age, which can create insomnia. Holistic supplementation has been shown to be able to effectively reset the sleep cycle and augment sleep.

This retailer’s website has failed to provide consumers with any testimonials which supported this products ability to augment sleep. This development was troubling because we know many consumers really look for these tidbits of peer generated information in order to see if a product can actually produce results. Also, we would have liked to have seen some information posted regarding some side effects associated with 5-HTP, such as reduced sex drive, gas, constipation and nausea; and Valerian is believed to cause some signs of withdrawal when its use is discontinued.

• Contains Melatonin

• Does not contain Hops and Cysteine Milk Peptide®
• Not testimonials posted at time of review
• No information on potential side effects posted

Those consumers with mood issues who inadvertently take this Serotain Rx-Sleep, may well find that it has some mood elevating affects, while those who are seeking a heavy hitting sleep aid may well be disappointed because the only element this formula uses that can really produce results in this arena is Melatonin. In general, we like to see Melatonin used in conjunction with other results oriented holistically based sleep aids such as Hops and Cysteine Milk Peptide®.

Cysteine Milk Peptide® has been shown to be able to boost levels of glutathione in the body, which is needed to purge the body of toxins and stimulants that impede sleep. However glutathione production can ebb with age and stress, and Cysteine Milk Peptide® has been shown to be able to counter act this issue-naturally and effectively.

Hops on the other hand works directly on the central nervous system to induce sleep, which makes it a rather unique herbal extract. It has been reported in clinical trials that Hops gave subjects who suffered with sleep issues a much better quality and quantity of sleep. We believe it is really extremely effective when formulas use Melatonin, Hops and Cysteine Milk Peptide® as a three prong attack on insomnia, which is also reported as side effect free.