November 22, 2022

Product Highlight: Rest Easy with Sleep Guard

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”

Bet you’ve heard that before… It may have been from a grandparent, a co-worker, or a friend.

Yet it’s painfully obvious they need to slow down and get some sleep. They can’t seem to concentrate well, they’re more irritable, and overall, just not themselves.

Why Quality Sleep Is Important

You hear people talk about getting their beauty sleep, but what’s the big deal anyway? You’d be amazed by what all happens when your body goes through normal cycles of deep and REM sleep.

When you sleep, hormones that control your appetite and growth are regulated, your cells have a chance to recuperate, toxins make their way out of your system, and your future energy reserves are replenished (1).

That’s why getting at least 7 hours of sleep is key to enjoying optimal health. But if you find yourself tossing, turning, and fluffing your pillow for the zillionth time, there are solutions that can help.

Melatonin is one of the most popular natural sleep supplements out there, but did you know your body makes melatonin naturally? It’s created by a combination of the retinas in your eyes, a small gland in your brain called the pineal gland, and your liver (2). Together, they produce the hormone that helps your body wind down for the evening.

Research has found that your intestinal tract also holds a great deal of melatonin in it (3), another reason gut health is so important!

However, supplementing with too much melatonin has been shown to have the opposite effect, disrupting your natural circadian rhythm, and making it hard to sleep (4).

So in a sea of natural sleep aid supplements, what makes KaraMD Sleep Guard a true life raft?

What makes KaraMD Sleep Guard different?

Nature offers many herbs that have calming, sleep-inducing properties. But dosage and variety can make all the difference.

KaraMD’s Sleep Guard combines the purest, gentlest combination that still gets the job done… and done well! It’s hailed for:

Helping to promote restful, refreshing sleep
Helps avoid “sleep hangovers” or feelings of fogginess the next day
Being non-addictive and non-habit-forming

Not only that, Dr. Kara also selected specific ingredients that complement and enhance the uniqueness of this product, including:

Passionflower Extract

Let’s face it, it’s hard to settle down when your emotions are all over the place. Anxiety is one of the most common health conditions of our day, which makes it difficult to simply rest and be still.

Passionflower extract has been used medicinally to treat anxiety and insomnia for years, and studies find it can help encourage the onset of sleep (5).

Hops Extract

When you think of hops, you might imagine a brown bubbly drink looking back at you in the bar. One of the main ingredients in beer is hops, a flowering plant that grows in many parts around the country.

Not only do hops act as a stabilizing agent for beer, but certain components within the plant have also been shown to have sedative qualities (6). This is helpful for when you’re trying to doze off.

Valerian Root Extract

Part of what makes for a good night sleep is falling asleep quickly, which is exactly what Valerian root promises to do.

Of all the different species out there, Valeriana officinalis has been the most studied as far as promoting good sleep goes. Time and again, clinical trials and randomized tests show Valerian root extract to be a true hero in consistently reducing cases of insomnia (7) and ushering in restful sleep. Plus, no next-day hangovers!

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Powder

Another element your body produces naturally, Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, or GABA for short, is a neurotransmitter your brain produces to send messages to different parts of your body.

Scientists caught on to the powerful effects of this chemical messenger and have found ways to make it into an oral supplement.

In addition to being a great natural sleep aid, Gamma-Aminobutyric acid powder has also been shown to help elevate mood, decrease feelings of anxiety, and lower stress (8, 9).

Chamomile Extract

Similar to hops, chamomile is a flower that holds mighty medicinal properties. Not only has it been used for centuries to soothe heartburn and skin issues, drinking teas and diffusing essential oils may help reduce anxieties and insomnia in people who have difficulty getting to staying asleep (10).