Are your Sleep Supplements
full of Synthetic Hormones?
Are your
Sleep Supplements
full of Synthetic Hormones?
Imagine this...
📌No more sleepless nights!
📌Getting a full 8+ hours of restful, refreshing sleep EVERY NIGHT.
📌Uninterrupted deep sleep with no night terrors or weird dreams.
📌Waking up fresh, rejuvenated, and recharged with 100% battery to take on the day.
📌Not feeling drowsy or sleepy or nauseous during the day.
Seems like a distant reality, right? Doesn’t have to be. This can be YOUR reality TODAY.
And you haven’t even heard the biggest benefit yet.
There is no melatonin involved in any of these benefits.
That’s right. You, too, can now get a restful, deep sleep each night and wake up fresh and full of energy each morning without relying on melatonin sleep aids.
We’ve uncovered something very disturbing about melatonin sleep gummies; something that’s been in front of our eyes alllll these years but somehow, always ignored. If those are currently what you use for a good night’s sleep, you will want to consider an alternative after reading this.
As soon as menopause hit her, and for years after that, Linda, a dear friend of mine, just stopped sleeping.
No, not by her own choice. She just couldn’t fall asleep. She’d tell me,
“I am never quite awake enough to feel energized, or tired enough to get restful sleep...I just lie in bed tossing and turning, or when I do eventually fall asleep, I wake up when it’s still dark outside and can never go back to sleep.”
Linda and I have some years between us, so even though I hadn't experienced this phase of life yet, the thought of eventually facing the same fate was daunting enough to keep me up at night.
While the thought of these sleepless nights were keeping me up, Linda was, for lack of a better phrase, losing her mind.
She’d stay up all night, riddled with anxiety, and then the next morning, she’d be exhausted, irritable, and have no energy to perform even the most mundane, day-to-day tasks.
On some days, she’d get tired around 6 PM, go to bed by 7, wake around 1 or 2 AM, and then stay up all night.
As if dealing with the life-changing impact of menopause wasn’t enough, the absence of sleep was turning out to be too much for Linda. She thought she was slipping into depression.
“I just want to sleep," she’d say with her sunken, dark, lifeless eyes that looked like they hadn’t gotten a peaceful, restful sleep in years.
On days when she’d speak to me, which became fewer as time went by, she’d just sound so low and sad.
“I feel like I am stuck in a maze. I just roam around my house like a ghost. I’ve tried so many things; I even started exercising. But there’s nothing that makes me tired enough to sleep,” she’d say. Once, she told me she hadn’t slept properly in over 2 weeks.
That was one of the last times I spoke to her.
Until she found what she thought was the solution to her sleep problems and called me with the good news.
For the first time in ages, I could sense excitement in her voice.
“They’re called sleep gummies! Everyone’s taking them. They’re like gummy bears that make you fall asleep within minutes! You know the best part? I can just order them online and pick any flavor I want. Do you know what this means?! I can finally feel and function like a human again!”
She told me as she placed her first order of these melatonin gummies.
For a while after that, I could see Linda get better.
She told me she felt better, and I could see how the gummies were really helping her.
Her face was glowing and lively again, she went out more, she could once again do her chores around the house, got back to her one true love: cooking, and she just seemed like she had gained control over her life again.
“I feel like I am living my best life again," she’d say. And she was; until she wasn’t.
A couple weeks after she had started taking those gummies every night, Linda started having night terrors. “Dreams so terrifying and strange, I wake up in a sweat!" she'd explain.
She also started frequently complaining about -
❌Drowsiness
❌Headaches
❌Nausea
❌Dizziness
❌Drowsiness ❌Headaches
❌Nausea ❌Dizziness
One day she felt so drowsy that she fell asleep on her couch while I kept waiting for her to show up for lunch.
We were glad that she was sleeping at night, but we were worried about what was happening with Linda during the day.
She finally went to her medical practitioner, and her world came crashing down. Again.
The doctor confirmed what we had suspected. “These are the side effects of your sleep aids because they contain a high dosage of melatonin. You have to stop taking them or you’ll be putting your well-being at risk."
You see, not getting proper sleep wreaks HAVOC on a person's mind and body. It does things like:
For Linda, this statement felt like being stabbed by a dagger – multiple times.
She loved those gummies, she depended on those gummies, those gummies were the reason she felt like a human being again.
But Linda did go off the gummies, and her life went off the rails.
The same cycle. Linda went back into her shell.
And those of you who have a hard time falling asleep can probably understand why.
⚠️Your attention and concentration abilities disappear. Your memory and decision-making skills also start to fade.
⚠️You go through many mood swings in a single day, you’re highly irritable, and constantly stressed, anxious, and in some cases, even depressed.
⚠️Your skin begins to look dull and dry with increased wrinkles and fine lines.
⚠️Sleep deficiency can also make it difficult to drive or operate machinery, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.
⚠️Your immune system can also become weaker, making you more susceptible to infections, illnesses, and chronic diseases.
⚠️Lack of sleep can also lead to increased hunger, cravings for high-calorie foods, weight gain, and an increased risk of obesity and metabolic disorders.
⚠️Sleep deprivation is also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular concerns.
️ ⚠️ The problem with melatonin is that ⚠️
Linda was going through many of these things, and while she had so many people around her who loved her and cared for her, she still felt so alone, so tired.
But we were all determined to help her. So, we started looking for an alternative to melatonin.
An alternative that didn’t involve ingesting literal HORMONES or one that came with debilitating side effects.
And we found something that helped Linda go back to living her best life again.
But before we share that, we want to talk about why there’s so much conflicting information about melatonin out there.
And why you shouldn’t be taking them. At all.
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The problem with
melatonin is that
Honestly, when I learned that melatonin-infused sleep gummies have actual hormones in them, I was SHOCKED.
I couldn’t believe how easy it was for people to buy and ingest actual hormones.
You know what else are hormones? STEROIDS!
And once Linda’s doctor gave us this information, everything made sense.
🚨The headaches
🚨The dizziness accompanied by nausea
🚨The daytime drowsiness
🚨The intense and vivid dreams
🚨The mood swings and short temper
🚨Bouts of diarrhea followed by constipation for days
All of these were triggered by the melatonin sleep gummies she was taking. But she was finally sleeping peacefully at night, so nobody paid much attention to her symptoms.
It wasn’t just Linda though. Many people around the world have similar symptoms.
Commonly reported side effects of Melatonin Sleep Gummies:
Headaches
Dizziness
Nausea
Daytime drowsiness
Vivid dreams or nightmares
Irritability, mood swings, anxiety
Short-term feelings of depression
Stomach cramps
Constipation
Urinary incontinence at night
Increased risk of falls and seizures
Confusion or disorientation
Melatonin is also known to interfere with medications such as the ones for diabetes
Is your Sleep Aid
really Aiding your Sleep?
Besides being a hormone that’s as easy to purchase as ice cream, melatonin sleep supplements can really mess up your physiological and psychological well-being.
Because these melatonin sleep aids are classified as a dietary supplement, it is not subject to the same scrutiny as medications that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While the manufacturers and distributors are expected to meet FDA standards, there is not a systematic process to ensure that the melatonin you purchase is exactly what it claims to be.
Basically, you are at the mercy of these melatonin supplement manufacturers, hoping their ingredient labels contain factual information.
But who in the world would trust these big pharma guys to be 100% honest and transparent?
The recommended melatonin dose for most people is 0.3mg, and no more than 0.5mg. Definitely NOT 3mg, or 5, or 10 or 20! which is what many companies sell.
Below are the nutritional facts taken from 2 bestselling melatonin sleep gummies.
BOTH contain 10 mg melatonin. To truly be shocked, read the daily recommended dosage once more.
❌ Leading Competitor 1
❌ Leading Competitor 2
Crazy, right?
You know what’s crazier?
SOME MELATONIN GUMMIES CONTAIN CBD, AND OTHERS CONTAIN 478% MORE MELATONIN THAN THE LABEL READS.
CASE STUDY 1
According to a research team that tested 25 melatonin sleep gummy products, “chewable melatonin supplements sold as over-the-counter sleep aids may contain potentially dangerous levels of the hormone.”
The researchers found that 22 of the 25 products sampled contained significantly different amounts of melatonin than advertised. One contained no melatonin but did contain 31.3 mg of cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical found in the cannabis plant. Another had gummies packing nearly 3.5 times more melatonin than the labeled quantity.
CASE STUDY 2
In 2017, researchers from the University of Guelph systematically analyzed 31 melatonin supplements that were purchased from local stores. These supplements spanned 16 different brands and included a representative sample of formulations, including liquids, capsules, and chewable tablets.
What they uncovered was troubling (to say the least): "Compared to the label on the bottle, melatonin content varied from 83% less than what was written, all the way up to 478% more than what was labeled."
The researchers explained that they anticipated some samples may have decreased melatonin content because of known degradation and stability issues, but they struggled to explain why so many samples had more melatonin.
Does any of this sound like something you’d want to take right before you sleep or at any other time of the day?
MELATONIN IS ESPECIALLY NOT GOOD FOR YOU!
Not only are you taking LITERAL HORMONES, you also don’t know HOW MUCH of those hormones you’re taking, AND now, ironically, you, who actually needs help to fall asleep, should not be taking melatonin.
Well, simply because big pharma does not care about you or your health. They just want to sell their products to whoever will fall for their false claims and marketing.
⚠️#1 - If you are on medication, melatonin is not for you
Melatonin supplements can interact with certain medications commonly used by older adults, such as blood thinners and medications for high blood pressure. This can lead to adverse effects or reduced effectiveness of either your medication or the melatonin supplement.
⚠️#2 – Older adults are typically more sensitive to melatonin
Older adults may be more sensitive to the sedative effects of melatonin, which can lead to increased daytime drowsiness and impaired cognitive function. This can increase the risk of falls and accidents.
⚠️#3 – Melatonin can make your sleep worse
Melatonin supplements may alter the natural sleep architecture, including the balance of REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM sleep stages. Disruptions to sleep architecture can affect sleep quality and may not provide restorative benefits of natural sleep.
⚠️#4 – It doesn’t target the root cause
Older adults are more likely to have underlying health conditions that can affect sleep, such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or insomnia disorders - all of which melatonin supplements may not be able to address.
⚠️#5 – You can slip into melatonin dependency
Long-term use of melatonin supplements may lead to dependence or tolerance, where higher doses are needed to achieve the same effects. This can make it challenging to discontinue melatonin use without experiencing withdrawal symptoms or rebound insomnia.
Do you ever want to be
Dependent on Hormones?
Do you ever want to be Dependent on Hormones?
Not kids, not adults, not senior adults, NOBODY! Nobody should be taking melatonin as a sleep supplement.
When I started doing my research for what Linda’s melatonin could be replaced with, I uncovered a product; an ancient, secret, nature-based formula that we just don’t get to hear about in the west.
A sleep supplement that didn’t have any suspicious ingredients or insane amounts of questionable ingredients.
A sleep supplement that had NO MELATONIN at all. Yet delivered the same calming, refreshing, rejuvenating effects.
Didn’t think that was possible, did you?
That’s what these big pharma manufacturers want you to believe. But the reality is most of us don’t know what’s beyond the stuff that’s advertised and shoved down our throats (literally).
It’s only because my friend was in such a dire situation that I found something like this.
As I saw Linda losing her mind all over again and “fading away”, I knew I had to get her this Ayurvedic alternative that promised the same results as melatonin sleep gummies.
Linda's story may be fictional, but her nightmares could easily become your reality if you don't pay attention to what's in your sleep aid. If you could relate to Linda's story, here are some questions you need to ask yourself:
💭💡 Do you wake up feeling tired, groggy, and/or moody?
💭💡 Do you suffer from occasional bouts of nausea or drowsiness during the day?
💭💡 Do you find yourself being a lot less affectionate, loving, and kind to your partner because you don’t have the energy?
💭💡 Do you wish you could spend more time with your loved ones but get irritated or lose your cool at the smallest inconvenience?
If yes, then your sleep schedule and the amount of quality sleep you get needs a reset.
Effects of Poor Sleep on Health
Effects of Poor Sleep
on Health
3-5 years
The number of years your brain ages due to lack of sleep*
6000
Car accidents caused due to lack of sleep each year*
3x higher
Chances of catching a cold*
Higher hunger hormones and increased cravings for salty, sweet, or starchy food*
Lower appetite-control hormones leading to weight gain issues*
3-5 years
The number of years your brain ages due to lack of sleep*
6000
Car accidents caused due to lack of sleep each year*
3x higher
Chances of catching a cold*
Higher hunger hormones and increased cravings for salty, sweet, or starchy food*
Lower appetite-control hormones leading to weight gain issues*
*Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Quantity
(7-9 Hrs. of Sleep)
+
Quality
(75% Non REM, 25% REM Sleep)
=
Good, Happy Sleep
The Balanced Formula for
Good Sleep, Good Mood
and a Healthy Mind
Good Sleep, Good Mood and a Healthy Mind
Instead of containing unjustifiable amounts of hormones or actual drugs, these safe, natural, blueberry flavored, as delicious as dessert (without the calories) sleep gummies contain:
🌿 KSM-66 Ashwagandha®🌿
Reduces cortisol levels and minimizes the effects of stress and improves cognitive health and energy.
🌿 Valerian🌿
Supports a healthy sleep cycle for more restful sleep, promotes and improves quality of deep sleep, and helps to reduce the time you take to fall asleep.
Apart from these Ayurvedic super-herbs, this alternative is made using pectin (not gelatin) and brown sugar (which is the healthier alternative as it is less processed than regular white sugar).
These nature-based sleep aids also contain -
Maltitol
Malic Acid
Sodium Citrate
Natural Color
Natural Blueberry Flavor
Ayuttva’s Sleep Gummies
For Uninterrupted, Deep Sleep Every Night
Without Melatonin or Other Toxic Chemicals
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No more sleep deprivation - induced mood swings or feelings of impending doom
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Freedom from melatonin! No more artificial hormones wreaking havoc on your body
Super yummy flavor with no bitter aftertaste
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Pam B. 🇺🇸
Age: 70 years
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VERIFIED BUYER
"Excellent experience. I take two gummies at bedtime two to three times during the week. I take them when I sense my body might need help to get a good night's sleep (8 to 10 hours). If I wake up during the night and begin to toss and turn (only when I have not taken two gummies), I will then take two and before I know it, I'm back to sleep. I never feel groggy in the morning (as I did with a CBD and L-theanine gummy). I am 70 years old, and I am grateful for my healthy deep sleep, with this tasty natural product."
"My clients have reported they experienced a reduction of night-time awakenings, lowered stress responses, and have shortened the time it takes to fall asleep. They are an excellent natural solution to waking up refreshed and ready to take on the day."
Shanel Miller
AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONER
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Read Shanel's full review below.
“Many of my clients struggle with occasional stress, disturbed sleep, restlessness, or difficulty winding down at night. I trust the effectiveness and convenience that Ayuttva’s Sleep Gummies provide. These gummies combine the natural sleep-enhancing properties Ashwagandha and Valerian Root to create a gentle way to support quality sleep and help relax the mind and body before bed.
My clients have reported they experienced a reduction of night-time awakenings, lowered stress responses, and have shortened the time it takes to fall asleep. They are an excellent natural solution to waking up refreshed and ready to take on the day.
The Vegan-friendly gummies have a delightful blueberry. For those that wish to avoid melatonin, these gummies offer a convenient, safe way to naturally support sleep. I highly recommend these gummies to anyone seeking improved sleep quality, energy enhancement, and overall well-being.”
Get To Know The Ingredients
That Will Tuck You In Every Night
🌿KSM-66 Ashwagandha® Roots🌿
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KSM-66 Ashwagandha® Roots
Ashwagandha belongs to a powerful and unique class of botanicals known as adaptogens. Adaptogens are known to aid the body in recovering from physical, mental, and emotional stress, which is why super-herb is also called ‘rasayna’ rejuvenator or herb that rejuvenates.
It is safe and effective with a whole range of benefits. KSM-66 Ashwagandha® specifically has been a remarkable stress-reducer in people across all ages. This roots-only variety has been studied to reduce cortisol levels by 27.9%, which further helps in calming one down for better sleep.
Ashwagandha is good for you because it:
01. 😴Helps you sleep
KSM-66 Ashwagandha® is known to improve your resistance to stress causing stimuli, encouraging better and a more peaceful sleep. It also improves sleep latency or the time you take to fall asleep to help you feel more rested overall.
02. 😇Improves quality of life
This rejuvenating herb helps improve quality of life by supporting cognitive health. That means, you would no longer have to worry about forgetting your keys or whether you locked your door or not, and you will be able to focus better, remember things more vividly, and spend quality time with loved ones.
03. ⚖️Balances the doshas
Sleeplessness or not getting quality sleep is also due to the imbalance of the doshas, especially Vata and Pitta dosha. As per ancient Ayurveda, Ashwagandha balances Vata and Pitta doshas and promotes better quality and longer sleep.
🌿Valerian🌿
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Valerian
Valerian has been used throughout history for its sleep-aiding properties. The West has been using Valerian for a long, long time and it is already a pretty famous ingredient. Hippocrates talked about the importance of Valerian in the 2nd century, while Galen recommended Valerian to ease people into getting a good night’s sleep.
Valerian has also found its place in ancient Ayurvedic texts, Susrat Samhita and Charak Samhita, as the herb used to calm the mind and help it sleep and rest. Rich in valenol, beta-sitosterol, lignans, and linoleic acid, Valerian is also described as being beneficial for the eyes.
Valerian is good for you because it is:
01. 💤The ultimate sleep inducer
This safe and gentle natural herb helps you fall asleep quicker and improves the quality of sleep. Unlike a lot of other sleep-inducing aids, Valerian doesn’t make you feel drowsy and sleepy the next morning.
02. 🪷A dosha stabilizer
Valerian balances the three doshas, most specifically, the Vata dosha to help you sleep with ease and wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. It helps the body relax for a good night’s sleep, unhindered by any of the doshas.
Women (AND men) over 50 finally found a sleep supplement that didn’t make them groggy or drowsy
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Age: 50 years
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VERIFIED BUYER
"My husband is hooked on zzzquil and I started using it as well, I did sleep better but if he woke me in the middle of the night, I would often not be able to fall back asleep. I ordered another product that came with a sample of sleep. Now I fall asleep, stay asleep or don’t remember being awoken and fall back asleep without problems. Highly recommend."
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Age: 58 years
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VERIFIED BUYER
"They taste great! I take two just a bit before going to bed. They don’t make me drowsy but they do make me feel less tense. I feel calm and relaxed , so sleep comes more easily. I don’t wake up feeling groggy or hungover. I also like that they are individually wrapped . I can keep a few in my purse and they come in handy if I’m feeling anxious or stressed during the day. ( as I said they don’t make you drowsy… just calm)."
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Age: 62 years
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Age: 77 years
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Our commitment is upheld through our 4 Pillars of Quality:
A. Clinical Testing
We believe in science backed, not science borrowed. More than 70% of our product portfolio is supported by clinical trials, ensuring evidence-backed claims.
B. Third Party Certification
Each batch of Ayuttva supplements undergoes rigorous testing by accredited 3rd party labs using industry-standard tools such as HPLC, GC-MS, & LC-MS before leaving our facilities.
C. Stringent Safety Checks
We conduct comprehensive testing in every batch for heavy metals (Cadmium, Lead, Mercury & Arsenic, among others) according to USP 2232 limits. Additionally, our products are tested for contamination from common pathogens. Pesticide and aflatoxins testing is done according to USP 561 limits. Finally, the product is tested for Non-GMO and Gluten-Free.
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Our products are developed in collaboration with qualified ingredient suppliers and manufacturers in USFDA registered GMP facilities with ISO certifications. Our dedicated team includes Nutritionists, food scientists, and ayurvedic practitioners, PhD's, and formulators who ensure adherence to both ayurvedic principles and modern scientific knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies suitable for children?
We know the gummies are delicious but please note, Sleep Gummies are not recommended for children and should be consumed by adults (above the age of 18 years) only.
2. Can pregnant or nursing individuals safely consume Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies?
Well first off, congratulations! Pregnant or lactating mothers should consult their healthcare provider before consuming Sleep Gummies.
3. Can Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies be taken by people with specific health conditions or those who are taking medications?
Those with a specific health condition, medication, or planning a medical procedure should consult their healthcare provider before consumption of Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies.
4. When is the best time to consume Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies for optimal sleep health?
Pop 2 to 4 gummies about half an hour before you go to bed. The gummies will take effect soon and help you feel more relaxed, while your eyes will droop – all ready to fall in the sweet embrace of sleep.
5. What are the ingredients used in Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies?
Ayuttva® Sleep Gummies contain -
KSM-66 Ashwagandha®
Valerian
Apart from these Ayurvedic super-herbs, Sleep Gummies are made using pectin (not Gelatin) and brown sugar (which is the healthier alternative as it is less processed than regular white sugar).
It also contains -
Maltitol
Malic Acid
Sodium Citrate
Natural Color
Natural Blueberry Flavor
6. Is Ayuttva®'s Sleep Gummies a vegan product?
Yes, Ayuttva®’s Sleep Gummies is vegan. The active ingredients being used are KSM-66 Ashwagandha® and Valerian roots. The gummies are made using pectin, which is plant-derived instead of gelatin, which is a cheaper, animal-derived gelling agent.
7. Are there any allergens in Ayuttva®’s Sleep Gummies?
Sleep Gummies are Gluten Free. They do not contain any ingredients that are known allergens. However, please note that they are processed in a facility that handles soy, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, and wheat. Please read the ingredient list carefully before consuming if you have any known allergy.
8. Is the Indian Version of Valerian different from the Valerian found in the US, or are they the same?
Both the Indian Valerian (Valerian wallichii) and US Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) are very similar in their composition. Both are rich in valerenic acid, which promotes sleep. Indian Valerian is also rich in Valeranon, which further relaxes the body and works in combination with valerenic acid to ensure lesser sleep latency and an overall healthier sleep cycle.
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