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NutriStart Naturally NutriStart Naturally - Dreamstart, 90 vcaps

Name: NutriStart Naturally NutriStart Naturally - Dreamstart, 90 vcaps
Brand: NutriStart Naturally
SKU: nutristart-naturally-dreamstart
Price: 39.98 CAD
Availability: InStock

NutriStart Naturally DreamStart - Combines powerful nutraceuticals proven to aid in sedation and sleep. Included in these nutraceuticals are herbs that help induce restful sleep.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $39.98 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.

See member pricing on NutriStart Naturally NutriStart Naturally - Dreamstart

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: tired but wired, mind still running, someone who dislikes melatonin hangover, people who want to control the dose.

What the research supports

Three capsules give 501 mg of valerian and 240 mg of theanine, both in trial range. The 90 capsule bottle lasts 30 to 90 days.

Sleep trials use 300 to 600 mg of valerian a night.

Falling asleep (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Valerian extract at 300 to 600 mg has improved sleep quality in some trials and matched a placebo in others, and the mixed results likely trace to differences in valerenic acid content.
Calm (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial): L-theanine near 200 mg has lowered self-reported stress and improved sleep satisfaction in controlled trials without acting as a sedative, so it eases the mind without dulling it.
Restlessness (evidence: limited, from small human trial): Passionflower has small human trials behind it for sleep quality and calm, but mostly as a tea or standalone extract rather than combined with eight other actives like this.
Serotonin (evidence: limited, from small human trial): 5-HTP is a direct building block for serotonin, but sleep trials use 100 to 300 mg, and three capsules here reach only 99 mg, the low end of that.

Read the literature: Falling asleep on PubMed, Calm on PubMed, Restlessness on PubMed, Serotonin on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Tired but wired, mind still running: Theanine at 240 mg and the valerian, passionflower and skullcap trio are aimed at mental over arousal at bedtime, not at sedating you outright.
Someone who dislikes melatonin hangover: There is no melatonin in the panel at all, so it does not touch your circadian signalling and does not produce the vivid dream and morning fog pattern some people get from it.
People who want to control the dose: The one to three capsule range lets you start at 167 mg of valerian and 80 mg of theanine and climb only if you need to, rather than committing to a fixed tablet.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone taking something daily for mood: The 5-HTP is the reason. A single ingredient valerian or magnesium bisglycinate at bedtime avoids that conversation entirely. Check with a practitioner before combining.
Shift workers or people flying east: Nothing here moves your body clock. Melatonin at 0.5 to 3 mg timed to your destination evening is the studied tool for that job.
Someone who falls asleep fine but wakes at 3am: This formula is weighted toward getting to sleep. Early waking is more often a light, alcohol or blood sugar pattern than a supplement problem, and worth sorting before adding a capsule.

What to expect

The theanine and GABA end tends to be felt within 20 to 40 minutes as a drop in mental urgency, not as drowsiness. Valerian is the slower part, and its effect on sleep quality usually needs one to two weeks of nightly use before it is clear whether it works for you.

How it compares

Compared with plain melatonin: This works on the calming side, with valerian at a trial level 501 mg and theanine at 240 mg, so it helps the night where you are physically tired but mentally still going. The tradeoff: Melatonin costs a fraction as much, is one small tablet instead of three capsules, and has far more human data for shortening the time it takes to fall asleep.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: 5-HTP, GABA, L-Theanine, L-Tryptophan and 4 more
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 90
Suggested use: Take 1-3 capsules 15-30 minutes before bed, preferably on an empty stomach. Vegan
Country of manufacture: Canada
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: NutriStart Naturally

How to take it

Take 1-3 capsules 15-30 minutes before bed, preferably on an empty stomach. Vegan

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 vegetable capsule contains

5-HTP: 33 mg
GABA: 100 mg
L-Theanine: 80 mg
L-Tryptophan: 50 mg
Lemon Balm (10:1 extract): 100 mg
Passionflower: 167 mg
Skullcap: 167 mg
Valerian Root (0.8% valerenic acid): 167 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Vegetable cellulose capsule, magnesium stearate.

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 NutriStart Naturally - Dreamstart

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.