I admit it, usually I can get a good night's sleep but every so often I suffer from a busy mind. My friend gave me a sleeping pill once and it worked wonders but I don't like to take anything unless it's a natural supplement so I was pleasantly surprised to find that REMTyme helped me fall asleep (even at odd hours) and I didn't feel groggy or tired the next morning.

What Is It?
REMTyme is a natural sleep aid and contains the amino acid L-Theanine, which is found in green tea and thought to trigger the brains calming alpha waves, lulling your mind into a tranquil, relaxed state. Some studies show that L-Theanine is effective in doing just that in as little as 30 minutes. Now that’s fast!

What Do They Say it Does?
REMTyme’s natural ingredients support a more restful night’s sleep. The product claims to have the following benefits:
•    Calms your mind so you fall asleep quickly
•    Eases anxiety and nervousness
•    Promotes a healthy balance of neurotransmitters so you sleep all through the night
•    Helps to restore  your natural sleep/wake cycle
•    Promotes deep, rejuvenating sleep so you awake refreshed and energized.

The product information also claims that the natural ingredients are non-addictive and avoid the typical “groggy” side effects (or other unpleasant side effects) of prescription or over-the-counter sleep aids. Hooray for all-natural!

Ingredients
Main Ingredients: Magnesium; Chamomile Extract; L-theanine; Passion Flower; Lemon Balm; Hops; Melatonin.
Other Ingredients: Silicon Dioxide; Microcrystalline Cellulose; Magnesium Stearate; Gelatin.

What We Like
The natural ingredients/non-addictive/no side-effect benefit is a big plus, especially with all the prescription sleep aids out there. The packaging is eye-appealing and informative as it describes what the product is for with simple instructions on how to take it. The expiration date and lot number are clearly listed, and there is a phone number for questions or re-orders. The texture of the capsules makes for easier swallowing.

What We Don’t Like
There is a slight odor to the capsules upon opening the bottle (although no aftertaste). The capsules are medium-to-large sized, so anyone who has trouble swallowing pills might experience difficulty. The capsule itself doesn’t seem very durable – it was easily “squished” by simply pushing on it, so you’d want to make sure you stored the product in a protected environment (i.e. NOT loose in your pocket or purse).

As always, check with your doctor before starting any new supplements because there are several options out there. For example, there's also Straight 2 Sleep, Sleep Rx, Melatrol, Purestin, and Herbal Slumber. Overall we think REMTyme is an effective natural option for more restful sleep, and we give it a 4+ rating. To learn more about it, visit their website below.

Overall Product Rating:   

  Taste - easy to swallow, good texture
  Freshness - product expiration date
  Ingredients - fully listed or proprietary blend
  Packaging - look and feel of the label
  Guarantee - is there a return policy
  Security - does it mention not to use if seal is broken
  Value - reasonably priced per quantity