AOR AOR - Ortho Sleep, 120 vcaps
AOR Ortho Sleep - Formulated to be the most comprehensively powerful, natural sleep-aid available. Ortho Sleep’s ingredients have been clinically proven to reduce the latency and increase the quality of sleep. Contains a carefully formulated blend of nutrients and compounds that have been shown to be effective in combating insomnia, restoring a proper circadian rhythm and promoting healthy restful sleep. These include relaxing neurotransmitters GABA and melatonin, as well as 5-HTP, a serotonin precursor to reduce feelings of worry especially when trying to fall asleep. The formula further includes the amino acid L-theanine as well as valerian root, passionflower extract, and lemon balm, all of which possess relaxing properties and work to increase the activity of GABA in the brain. AOR Ortho Sleep is perfect for those who have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling rested upon waking. May help in cases of jet-lag, shift work or insomnia.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $58.08 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Easier wind-down
- Supports a calm transition into restful sleep.
- Non-habit forming
- Works with your own rhythm, with nothing to wean off.
- Wake up clear
- Made to support deep sleep without the morning grog.
Best suited to: mind races when trying to fall asleep, traveling across time zones or working rotating shifts, waking up multiple times overnight.
What the research supports
One to two capsules built around 3 mg melatonin and 200 mg L-theanine. The bottle lasts two to four months.
Most sleep-onset trials use 0.5 to 3 mg of melatonin.
- Sleep onset (evidence: strong, from rct, meta-analysis)
- Melatonin is the signal your brain releases to start the sleep process, and taking it early tells your body it's time. In the 0.5 to 3 mg range, trials consistently show people falling asleep faster.
- Racing thoughts (evidence: moderate, from rct)
- L-theanine raises calming brainwave activity and 5-HTP feeds the pathway your body uses to make serotonin. Together, human trials link them to less anxious, racing thoughts before bed, though results vary by study.
- Sleep quality (evidence: mixed, from rct, meta-analysis)
- Valerian is thought to boost GABA activity in the brain, the same system that quiets a racing mind. Trials are inconsistent, and many used more than the 150 mg extract here.
- Relaxation (evidence: limited, from small rct, mechanistic)
- GABA is the brain's own calming chemical, but whether swallowing it can cross into the brain to have that effect is unclear. Small human studies hint at a relaxing effect, without strong consensus.
Read the literature: Sleep onset on PubMed, Racing thoughts on PubMed, Sleep quality on PubMed, Relaxation on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- Mind races when trying to fall asleep
- The 100 mg of 5-HTP and 200 mg of L-theanine target the worry-and-wind-down side of insomnia rather than just sedation.
- Traveling across time zones or working rotating shifts
- 3 mg of melatonin is a dose commonly used to reset a shifted circadian rhythm, not just to induce drowsiness.
- Waking up multiple times overnight
- The combination of valerian, lemon balm, and GABA is meant to support staying asleep, not just falling asleep faster.
Look elsewhere if
- Someone whose mood is already managed with a serotonin-affecting medication
- 5-HTP raises serotonin activity and should not be layered on top of another serotonergic treatment without a doctor's input, so a simple melatonin or magnesium-based sleep aid is the safer starting point.
- Wants melatonin alone without a multi-ingredient blend
- A single-ingredient 3 mg or lower melatonin capsule gives the same circadian signal without the added herbs and amino acids to account for.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- This formula's herbal and amino acid mix hasn't been evaluated for that use, so a conversation with a healthcare practitioner about safer options comes first.
What to expect
Most people notice the melatonin and 5-HTP effects the first night or two, mainly an easier time settling down and falling asleep. The fuller benefit on staying asleep and waking rested tends to build over one to two weeks of consistent nightly use.
How it compares
- Compared with a plain melatonin-only capsule
- Ortho Sleep adds 5-HTP, theanine, GABA, and calming herbs to address anxious wakefulness and sleep quality, not just circadian timing. The tradeoff: More moving parts means more to account for if you're sensitive to any single ingredient, and it costs more than a basic melatonin bottle.
- Compared with a standalone valerian or lemon balm tincture
- This capsule combines several traditionally calming herbs with melatonin and amino acids in one dose instead of relying on one plant alone. The tradeoff: The valerian and passionflower amounts here are lower than what solo herbal products typically use, so if you want a strong herbal-only effect this blend may feel milder.
Product details
- Medicinal ingredients
- L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (griffonia seed), L-Theanine, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), Melatonin and 3 more
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Servings per container
- 120
- Suggested use
- Take 1-2 capsules before bedtime with/without food or as directed by a health care practitioner.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- ISO-certified third-party labs
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- AOR
How to take it
Take 1-2 capsules before bedtime with/without food or as directed by a health care practitioner.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each vegetarian capsule contains
- L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (griffonia seed)
- 100 mg
- L-Theanine
- 200 mg
- GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
- 100 mg
- Melatonin
- 3 mg
- Valerian root extract
- 150 mg
- Passionflower extract (aerial parts)
- 32 mg
- Lemon balm extract (aerial parts)
- 300 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients
Maltodextrin, gum arabic, silicon dioxide, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: Hypromellose.
Free from
Contains no wheat, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, eggs, dairy, fish, shellfish or any animal byproduct.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May add to the effect of sedative medication. Review with your practitioner.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about AOR - Ortho Sleep
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.