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Som Sleep: A Review Of Its Claims

Given the stress and anxiety levels at its peak today, many of us have trouble getting proper sleep. It manifests into a variety of problems like insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome (RLS). Several unavoidable factors contribute to the disturbance of our circadian rhythm. It leaves us feeling groggy and continuous lack of sleep develops into critical problems like depression.

What is Som Sleep?

Som Sleep is the newest dietary supplement in the beverage industry, launched in January 2018. To sum it up in a nutshell,  it is used as a sleep aid that enables people to get better sleep in their routine.

It has all the necessary ingredients that promote a healthy and regular sleep pattern. Som sleep contains melatonin, L-theanine, GABA, magnesium, and vitamin B6.

The website also claims that it is drug-free, gluten-free, has no genetically modified organisms (GMO), and has zero sugar. It not only promotes health but is also non-habit forming while enabling people to fall asleep within 30 minutes.

Som Sleep comes in two distinct flavors.

·       An original and sweetened flavor

·       A sugar-free flavor

The fine print on the website says that the claim statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. It also mentions that the product does not intend to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About the Manufacturer

Som Sleep is a privately held company in Santa Monica, California. The company size ranges to 1 to 10 employees and is considered to be a good competitor in the Health, Wellness, and Fitness industries. It was founded in 2017, and the company’s concerns include sleep support and nutritional support.

The significant employees in Som Sleep are:

·       Abdul Khan: Co-founder and President

·       Rob Bent: Co-founder and Chief Product Officer

·       John Shegerian: Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

·       Brad Marks: Chief Marketing Officer

·       Christine Khan: Head of E-Commerce

·       Erica Huennekens: Marketing Manager

·       Jerel Mascarinas: Head of Content

Is Som Sleep drink safe?

The safety of Som Sleep drink has been widely accepted. A can of Som sleep contains around eight-ounces of the drink. The ingredients include a rough estimate of 357 mg of melatonin and l-theanine and 40 mg of magnesium.

Som Sleep Claims

Som Sleep Drinks are particularly designed as a form of remedy for people who have a hard time falling asleep and thus promote relaxation.

It claims to:

·       act as a sleep aid

·       be a drug-free and non-habit forming drink

·       be useful to fall asleep if taken 30 minutes before bedtime

·       contain around 40 calories in a single can

·       helps in providing nutritional support

·       aids in maintaining a proper sleep cycle



Conclusion

The Co-founder and CEO of Som Sleep describe it as a “sleep supplement […] to fit better sleep seamlessly into everyone’s lifestyle.”

As an NSF-certified item, Som Sleep is essentially a medium to help you with your sleep pattern. It has all the ingredients to provide you a good night’s sleep.  However, the official website advises against the use of Som if pregnant or nursing. It is better to consult your doctor before opting for it.

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