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Taurine is essential for the human body and is found in various body tissues, particularly in the central nervous system, brain and heart muscle. Taurine also plays a role in promoting cardio-vascular and brain function and cognitive performance. Recent studies supporting taurine's potential benefits are listed below:

• Potential longevity benefits of taurine (6) [Kurtz et al. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2021;18(1):39, Singh et al. Science. 2023, Chen et al. Front Physiol. 2021, Schaffer & Kim. Biomol Ther (Seoul), 2018, Waldron et al. Sports Med. 2018;48(5):1247-53)

Ashwagandha (lat. Withania somnifera) is a plant from the nightshade family that grows mainly in India. It has been used there for more than 2000 years in Ayurvedic naturopathy. In Ayurveda, Withania somnifera is mainly used to treat sleep disorders, anxiety, stress and to support vitality. Recent studies supporting Ashwagandha's beneficial effects on sleep, mood and vitality are listed below:

• [1] Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on VO2max: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PubMed]
• [2] Triethylene glycol, an active component of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) leaves, is responsible for sleep induction [PubMed]
• [3] Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Root Extract in Insomnia and Anxiety: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study [PubMed]
• [4] Adaptogenic and Anxiolytic Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract in Healthy Adults: A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study [PubMed]

Magnesium can be described as the king of minerals. It is a vital mineral for humans. Magnesium plays a crucial role in your performance and regeneration. Studies also suggest a positive relationship between Magnesium intake and sleep quality.

• [1] Magnesium is important for regeneration and supports normal protein synthesis, the nervous system and energy metabolism [see Health Claims].
• [2] Effectiveness of Magnesium Supplementation on Sleep Quality and Mood for Adults with Poor Sleep Quality: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Crossover Pilot Trial [Breus et al, 2024]
• [3] The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial [Behnood Abbasi et al, 2012]

Apigenin is one of the most commonly found flavonoids across plants. It is present, in several vegetables, herbs and fruits. Numerous studies across multiple animal models suggest that apigenin has connections with sleep and/or with its underlying neurobiology via the interaction with NAD+ pathways.

• Apigenin: a natural molecule at the intersection of sleep and aging [Kramer and Johnson, 2024]