Ambesleep Review
Ambesleep is so confident that their product will help you sleep better that they offer a 90-day money back guarantee. “Sleep Peacefully EVERY Night or your Money Back Guaranteed,” the Ambesleep website exclaims.
The natural ingredients in Ambesleep should help you sleep deeper and wake up rejuvenated. Let’s look closer at this all-natural sleep aid.
Ambesleep Ingredients
The answer to Ambesleep’s effectiveness may be in the ingredients:
Valerian Root. Valerian root is a popular sedative; in fact, it’s been used for over 2000 years. It’s said to help you fall asleep faster, and improve your sleep quality. It becomes more effective over time, so you might need to wait a few days to experience its full effects. As effective as it is, it may cause stomach upset, headache, and morning grogginess. It could also interact with alcohol and other medications.
Magnolia Bark. Magnolia bark has long been used in traditional medicine to decrease anxiety and improve sleep. The chemical honokiol in magnolia may be the reason for its calming effect. However, magnolia bark could cause heartburn, and may interact with sedative medications.
Melatonin. This natural hormone is necessary to regulate your sleep-wake cycle. This characteristic, along with its ability to enhance sleep quality, gives it the power to treat sleep disorders such as jet lag. There have been concerns, however, that large melatonin doses could increase risks of bleeding and seizure.
GABA. A chemical made in the brain, GABA suppresses brain activity. Thus, it has a calming and relaxing effect and may relieve anxiety and improve mood.
GABA improves sleep quality by promoting alpha waves in the brain, which occur in states of relaxation. It also decreases beta waves, which occur in stressful states. However, there’s controversy over whether or not GABA supplements can actually cross the blood brain barrier to allow for these results.
Lavender. You’ve probably seen lavender in lotions, candles, and bath salts, and for good reason. Studies show lavender oil may help you enter into a deeper sleep. This could be due to the scent, which has a relaxing effect.
Chamomile. Chamomile tea has been used for thousands of years thanks to its calming effect. Its effects probably come from chrysin, a chemical that relieves anxiety and promotes sleep. Be aware that you may have an allergic reaction to chamomile if you are allergic to ragweed.
Hops. The hops flower contains a sedating chemical. Hops works best combined with valerian. Be careful, though, because it increases the effect of sedative drugs.
Corydalis. Although not as popular as other sleep-inducing plants, corydalis exhibits its own abilities to treat insomnia and reduce anxiety. However, human trials are needed to prove its value.
Passion Flower. Like hops flower, passion flower has the sleep-promoting chrysin. Passion flower may improve sleep quality, and its chemicals could relieve muscle spasms. However, it could cause side effects such as dizziness, confusion, irregular muscle action, and nausea.
Magnesium. The average American diet and stress are two causes of lower magnesium levels. Magnesium deficiency may cause insomnia and the inability of muscles to relax during sleep. The altered brain activity from magnesium deficiency may also cause frequent awakenings during the night. Thus, taking magnesium relieves stress and relaxes muscles, generally leading to a better night’s sleep.
Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 produces the sleep hormone serotonin. Like the lack of magnesium, a shortage of vitamin B6 can cause insomnia. Specifically, it leads to decreased body temperature, altered REM patterns, and shortening of deep sleep periods. Taking vitamin B6 reverses this. More than 2 g a day of vitamin B6, however, can cause neurological damage.
Zinc. Small amounts of zinc are necessary for health since zinc improves the immune system. Although zinc doesn’t have a direct relationship to aiding sleep, a study found that nightly administration of melatonin, magnesium, and zinc improved sleep quality. [1]
It’s good news that Ambesleep includes all 3 of these ingredients. Zinc could, however, cause nausea, diarrhea, and kidney damage.
Ambesleep includes many ingredients commonly used in natural sleep aids, including sleep-promoting vitamins and minerals.
Ambesleep Results
Ambesleep works for most people. On Amazon.com, T. Powell “bttrflybty in love” says, “. . . after about 15-30 minutes I am sleeping like a baby! . . . I truly haven’t found another product, natural or prescription, that works as well as these do . . . I fall asleep in no time and I sleep straight through the night.”
However, there are a small percentage of people who don’t see results with Ambesleep. Oscargil says, “I tried the product for two nights and slept very little. I could not recommend the product.” Luckily, if you’re like Oscargil, you can return the product within 90 days for a full refund.
Buying Ambesleep
From the website, Ambesleep.com, a bottle of 120 capsules (which lasts 30 days), costs $29.95. Three bottles are $59.90, and six are $119.80 (with free shipping).
The website offers a 90-day money back guarantee. They say that Ambesleep doesn’t work for everyone and about 3% of customers return it for a refund. The refund (minus shipping and handling costs) covers all unused bottles and up to one used bottle. This could be a good option in determining if Ambesleep is right for you without eating the cost if it doesn’t.
You can also buy Ambesleep elsewhere without the guarantee:
• Amazon.com: $24.95
• Bonanza.com: $24.95
• eBay.com: $24.95
Should You Buy Ambesleep?
Ambesleep is made up of natural ingredients with a low risk for side effects. So if you’re looking for a safe alternative to harder sleep medications, Ambesleep is a good option. We appreciate that it includes some necessary vitamins and minerals along with common herbal sleep aids.
Ambesleep doesn’t work for everyone. But the product has a 90 day guarantee, so it’s definitely worth a shot.
References
[1] Rondanelli M.; Opizzi A.; Monteferrario F.; Antoniello N.; Manni R.; Klersy C. “The effect of melatonin, magnesium, and zinc on primary insomnia in long-term care facility residents in Italy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.” J Am Geriatr Soc. 2011 59 (1): 82-90. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21226679
Where and how may I obtain this right away? Is prescription required?
David Martin
June 16, 2010 2:29 pm