Buyer's Guide To
Sleep Supplements
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Alteril

Rating: C
Company: Biotab Nutraceuticals

Specs: Lab Report
Site: www.alteril.com

What is it?

Alteril is an all-natural herbal supplement that reportedly acts as a sedative, which may help promote better sleeping patterns. It also claims to be non-habit forming, with fewer side effects compared to the leading prescriptions sleep medications. Taken right before bed, this supplement can reportedly shorten the time it takes to fall asleep (called sleep latency) while helping you reach deep sleep, better known as REM sleep. This may help improve sleep quality, reducing your risk for side effects caused by poor quality sleep, such as sluggishness or dizziness.

What ingredients does Alteril contain?

Alteril contains l-typtophan, melatonin, valerian, chamomile, l-theanine, lemon balm, hops and passion flower.

Do the ingredients in Alteril help promote sleep?

It can help people feel more fatigued, but doesn't necessarily promote "deep sleep". According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, nearly all of its key ingredients have been shown to cause drowsiness, which can make people feel more fatigued--a natural reaction that would hypothetically make people more likely to fall asleep. According to recent evidence, however, drowsiness has not been shown as an effective way to promote better sleep. Oftentimes it can prevent people from achieving deep sleep, which contradicts Alteril's claims. Although it's true Alteril may induce sleep, it doesn't necessarily induce deep sleep, which contains far more benefits for insomnia sufferers.

Is Alteril safe?

Yes--but some of its key ingredients may cause some mild side effects. This may include stomach upset, headaches, nausea and in rare instances, allergic reactions. People who are allergic to pollen are advised to seek medical advice prior to taking this supplement.

Verdict:

Although Alteril claims to promote “deep sleep”, there is little evidence it can help people achieve this level of sleep. It may make it easier to fall asleep, however.