sleepez
essential sleep support sleepeez SUSTAINED RELEASE
30 tablets
Sleepeez is a specially designed combination of herbs and nutrients essential for supporting the nervous system and sleep patterns. It contains sedative herbs that are beneficial for sleep disorders caused by anxiety, stress and irritability.
Each tablet contains:
Valerian 1000mg, Passion flower 500mg, Hops 250mg, Skullcap 100mg, Magnesium (citrate) 100mg, Calcium (citrate) 75mg, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 25mg, Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 15mg, 5-HTP 5mg. This product contains tableting aids and coating colour. Some herbal extracts used.
Suggested Use: Adults – Take 1-3 tablets one hour before bed, or as professionally recommended.
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Cautions:
Seek professional health advice if taking medication, suffering a medical condition; if lactating, pregnant or a child before supplementing. In rare cases, some ingredients may cause an allergic reaction.