Food supplement name: Phytocalm® Forte: Restful Nights the Natural Way
Used nutritionally for: Relaxation
Available size: 60 veg caps
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 30 to 40 minutes before going to sleep, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Cautions: Do not use while driving or operating machinery. Do not take if pregnant or lactating. Reduce dose if any unwanted reactions occur.
Contraindications: Do not take if hypersensitive to any of the ingredients. Check with your doctor if you are on SSRIs, MAO inhibitors, sedatives or sleep aids. If you have kidney issues, also check with your doctor regarding the magnesium content. And if you are pregnant or breast feeding, check with your doctor.
Allergens & potential side-effects: Contains no common allergens. A small percentage can be allergic to lavender. If you feel uncomfortably heavy or drowsy or have a headache, stop for a while and then try half the dose. If such issues continue, discontinue this product.
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Suggested combinations: Non-specific (antioxidants are present in almost all health supplement combinations)
Ingredients per 2-Capsules Serving | Amount |
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Vegan product; 30 servings per bottle | |
Griffonia Seed* (griffonia simplicifolia) | 700 mg |
Magnesium L-Threonate | 500 mg |
Montmorency Cherry (prunus cerasus) | 400 mg |
Passion Flower (passiflora incarnata) | 50 mg |
Lavender (lavandula angustifolia) | 50 mg |
Valerian Root (valeriana officinalis) | 50 mg |
California Poppy (eschscholtzia california) | 50 mg |
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5 phosphate) | 10 mg |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (capsule shell) |
*Supplies 100mg of 5HTP
PhytoCalm® Forte contains the following herbs and minerals:
Griffonia Seed – this West African plant is known for its high concentration of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). 5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid that serves as a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, appetite, and pain sensation. Vitamin B6 is also added as it is an essential cofactor for the enzyme (aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase) that converts 5-HTP to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, anxiety, and restful nights.
Magnesium L-threonate Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in over 300 enzyme reactions in the body, with roles in nerve function, muscle control, blood pressure regulation, and much more.
Montmorency cherries, also known as tart or sour cherries, are a type of cherry native to certain parts of Europe, southwest Asia, and North America.
Passionflower, or Passiflora incarnata, is a perennial climbing vine native to the south eastern United States but now grown worldwide.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a flowering plant in the mint family that’s widely grown across Europe, particularly in Bulgaria, France, and the UK.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia.
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a perennial and annual plant native to the United States and Mexico.