{"id":363,"date":"2017-07-13T13:05:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T13:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/?page_id=363"},"modified":"2019-05-08T21:24:19","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T21:24:19","slug":"jarrow-formulas-sleep-optimizer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/top-sleep-products\/best-sleep-aid-reviews\/jarrow-formulas-sleep-optimizer\/","title":{"rendered":"Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Founded in the 1970s and incorporated in the 1980s, today\u00a0Los Angeles-based Jarrow Formulas markets its formulations around the world. The company also funds research studies and takes part in scientific pursuits and collaborations with academic environments that result in better formulations of Jarrow Formulas products.<\/p>\n
It is the company\u2019s mission to provide superior nutrition to its customers; through proper, high quality and cutting edge formulations that are also affordable.<\/p>\n
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Jarrow Formulas\u2019 product line boasts of amino acids, enzymes, herbal concentrates, minerals, probiotics, vitamins, and more.\u00a0The company’s sleep aids include Mellow Tonin, a Melatonin and multivitamin formulation; as well as single-ingredient supplements like L-Tryptophan, Melatonin, and 5-HTP.<\/p>\n
We’re reviewing their sleep supplement blend: Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer.\u00a0What does\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer have to offer? Let’s find out together.<\/p>\n
Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer contains sleep hormone Melatonin; amino acids L-Tryptophan and GABA (in the form of PharmaGABA); and extracts of Hops, Lemon Balm, and Valerian root.<\/strong><\/p>\n Simple and straightforward as it is,\u00a0the sleep supplement\u00a0does also contain the following: gelatin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, and silicon dioxide.<\/p>\n As\u00a0the name implies, the product is\u00a0an optimized formulation that combines amino acids and herbs to make the most of your nighttime rest. It focuses on better sleep quality and providing a foundation for a more regular sleep schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n Let’s look at each of the ingredients separately to see how they contribute to the optimizing effect of this Jarrow Formulas sleep aid.<\/p>\n Yes, three times! Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer comes in a vegan- and vegetarian-friendly gel capsule form. It’s also allergy-friendly.<\/strong><\/p>\n Good news for the allergy-prone: There\u2019s no dairy, no egg, no fish or shellfish, no gluten, no peanuts and tree nuts, no soybeans and no wheat ingredients.<\/p>\n Most—if not all—of the\u00a0sleep aids we review at Good Night’s Rest<\/a> are Melatonin-based. This is simply because we believe in the\u00a0safety and efficacy of this natural sleep hormone. However, not everyone reacts to the same amount of Melatonin the same way.<\/p>\n You may find that Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer does not provide you with an adequate dose of Melatonin. Should this happen, and you want to try a very similar blend with more Melatonin, you may want to check out Nested Naturals LUNA<\/a>. It contains all but one of Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer’s ingredients—no L-Tryptophan—and a whopping 6 mg of Melatonin per serving.<\/p>\n One more thing: Because it is an over-the-counter alternative to prescription sleeping pills, it can be easy to forget that sleep supplements are\u00a0not intended to be a permanent part of your daily routine. Products like Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer are\u00a0supposed to be a two-week or one-month bedtime habit\u00a0to help realign a biological clock confused or thrown off by changing work shifts, crossing time zones or a stressful event.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As an over-the-counter supplement, it’s not likely to be truly harmful. However, Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer is definitely not\u00a0<\/em>for children under 18.<\/strong><\/p>\n While Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer is suitable for those having trouble falling asleep and maintaining a consistent and regular sleep cycle, it\u2019s not for everyone. This dietary supplement is not formulated for children,\u00a0those trying to conceive, and those pregnant or lactating.<\/p>\n The instructions are simple: ingest two capsules about half an hour before bedtime, or as directed by a healthcare professional you trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n Do not take the capsules if you still need to operate any kind of machinery afterwards—this includes everything from working a stove to driving a car—because its purpose is to make you feel sleepy! Better to be safe and just go straight to bed.<\/p>\n Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer is sold in two different packages—a pack of 30 capsules and a bottle of 60 capsules—so you can choose to use it daily for either two weeks or an entire month.<\/p>\n It is important to consult your physician before adding this product to your daily routine, particularly if you have a medical condition—this includes asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and more—or are already taking maintenance medications that may interact with Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer.<\/p>\n Like every dietary supplement in the market, it\u2019s worth noting that this product—legally speaking—is not intended to cure, prevent or treat any disease.<\/p>\n Different people react to these formulations in different ways. However, because these products are regulated by the government, we can be sure that any formulation that\u2019s been on the market for a while has not been found toxic or harmful when used correctly.<\/p>\n When it comes to side effects, the best way to look into it is to note and research the ingredients one by one. Truthfully, this will probably be what your doctor will do, as well—when you talk to them about this product or any dietary supplement, that is.<\/p>\n For instance: Hops and Valerian root are strong sleep remedies, and both may interact with anesthesia and other medications needed before and after surgeries. If you are scheduled for one, it may be a good idea to stop taking Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer two weeks before going under the knife.<\/p>\n Additionally, Hops has been known to worsen depression; and some chemicals present in Hops are not good for people with hormone-sensitive medical conditions like breast cancer or endometriosis. Valerian, on the other hand, has been known to cause excessive drowsiness the morning after its use.<\/p>\n The bottom line is that natural does not always equal good, particularly in blends and formulations that haven\u2019t been tried and tested by studies and years of consumer experience. Fortunately, Jarrow Formulas has been around for decades; a quick online search will yield all the customer reviews and comments in relation to the Sleep Optimizer and the company\u2019s other products.<\/p>\n If dietary supplements\u00a0worked with 100% accuracy, they\u00a0likely wouldn\u2019t just be sold as supplements.\u00a0Let’s give effectiveness some leeway.<\/p>\n However: Unlike some of its competitors, Jarrow Formulas does not have customer reviews prominently displayed on its official website.\u00a0That may have something to do with the fact that it does not have its own online store.<\/p>\n Amazon customer reviews have mostly been positive—reporting good sleep quality but not always better sleep duration—though some report that it feels like they get better sleep with fewer hours needed.<\/p>\n Some have reported lucid dreaming, though whether that is positive or negative is up for speculation. Some negative reviews highlighted a feeling of drowsiness that was not easy to shake off in the morning, but others reported the opposite.<\/p>\n A consistent complaint—even by those that found the supplement worked perfectly—is the smell. The capsules have a strong scent that some may find unpleasant, but it\u2019s perfectly normal considering the ingredients.\u00a0Moreover, many dietary supplements that use botanical ingredients and are formulated for sleep have strong odors; Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer is not an outlier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jarrow Formulas relies on retailers—physical and online—to sell its products. As previously mentioned, they do not have their own online store.<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for a brick and mortar seller?\u00a0Jarrow Formulas has a very user-friendly store locator on its website that shows you where you can purchase Jarrow Formulas products by US State. If you prefer to shop online, you can do that, too.\u00a0There\u2019s a list of online supplement specialty retailers, like Vitamin Lady and Amazon.<\/p>\n Jarrow Formulas promises its customers what it calls total quality<\/em>.\u00a0This applies to every aspect of the business: conforming to regulations, ensuring quality control, conducting formulation testing, and even sourcing and marketing its products and their ingredients.<\/p>\n Every Jarrow Formulas product is manufactured in facilities certified as upholding current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).<\/p>\n Part of following cGMP regulations is making sure that everything used in the products made is evaluated so that the composition, identity, purity and strength of the materials meets standard specifications.\u00a0This is why Jarrow Formulas does ongoing and constant qualifications and audits of its raw materials suppliers.<\/p>\n On top of this, the majority of Jarrow Formulas products are made by sister company Jarrow Industries, which features state-of-the-art and pharmaceutical grade equipment—not to mention medical grade levels of quality control. FDA recommended High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) is used on every botanical material for verification, prior to its use in manufacturing.<\/p>\n If you have a question about the product—a packaging issue, health concern, manufacturing error, or something similar—Jarrow Formulas is relatively easy to contact.<\/p>\n Although they do not offer live chat, its customer service department is open Monday through Friday from 7AM to 6PM PST. You can call, fax, email or leave a message using an online form; all contact information is available on Jarrow Formulas official website.<\/p>\n Because Jarrow Formulas\u00a0has retailers\u00a0sell its products, sales to direct consumers are beyond their scope. As such, they offer no return policy or guarantee.<\/strong><\/p>\n For shipping grievances, it is likely better to contact the store you bought Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer from, rather than the company itself.<\/p>\n Price points may differ based on where and how you purchase Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer. On Amazon, the price is $10.45 as of this writing for the 60 capsule bottle. <\/strong><\/p>\n With regular and recommended usage, the contents of\u00a0the bottle are enough for\u00a0one month’s use. A 30 capsule pack—good for two weeks of regular use—is also available for $7.36.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There is something to be said for a prescription-free, easy to find and affordable sleep aid that is vegetarian and manufactured by a company with a long history of excellence and accountability. If your doctor tells you that you can try it, by all means, do just that. It may just help you sleep better.<\/em><\/p>\n We don’t like that Jarrow Formulas does not offer a money back guarantee, but that it likely due to the fact they they don’t do direct sales. No real pressing complaints other than that.<\/p>\n Again, and we cannot stress this enough: Please do consult a trusted healthcare professional—preferably one that is familiar with your medical history—before adding dietary supplements to your diet.<\/p>\n Do ask your doctor questions about Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer, and make sure you aren\u2019t taking maintenance medication that may be contraindicated with it. Definitely do not take Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer if you are under 18 or have a medical condition that may be affected by it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jump to: What\u2019s in Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer? What\u2019s the Suggested Dosage of Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer? What Are the Side Effects of Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer? 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Is\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer Allergy-Friendly, Vegan or Vegetarian?<\/h3>\n
What to Consider Before Taking\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer<\/h2>\n
Is\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer Safe for Children?<\/h3>\n
<\/a>What\u2019s the Suggested Dosage of Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer?<\/h3>\n
<\/a>What Are the Side Effects of Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer?<\/h3>\n
How Effective Is Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer?<\/h3>\n
What Are Common\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer Complaints?<\/h3>\n
Where Can You Find Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer?<\/h3>\n
What to Expect from the Maker of\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer<\/h2>\n
What Quality Assurance Does\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer Go Through?<\/h3>\n
How Is Jarrow Formulas Customer Support?<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Does\u00a0Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer\u00a0Come with a Return Policy or Guarantee?<\/h3>\n
<\/a>How Much Does Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer Cost?<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Final Words on Jarrow Formulas Sleep Optimizer<\/h2>\n