Sleep

L-tryptophan is one of eight essential amino acids in the human diet. It is the metabolic precursor of serotonin, melatonin and niacin. It was discovered in 1901 by Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins who also demonstrated its vital importance to human health. L-tryptophan is used for treating depression, promoting sleep and...

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) has been cleverly combined with niacin (vitamin B3) in a single molecule to produce Picamilon. Chemically bonding these two substances has produced a unique compound that provides a wide range of new health benefits, particularly in relation to cognition. Its effects are more powerful and long-lasting than...

The European Union has finally authorised a natural sleep aid: melatonin. If you ask me, those responsible for banning this natural substance for so many years, based on absolutely no scientific evidence, when between 25% and 40% of the population suffer from sleep problems, are guilty of serious misconduct towards...

Extracts of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense have been part of the Chinese pharmacopaeia for almost 2000 years, prescribed for restoring emotional well-being due to their effects on the flow of Qi (pronounced “tchi”) or vital energy. In the case of “qi stagnation”, the body is unable to cope with...