NIGHTCAP: EVENING REST + FAT LOSS

 

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NIGHTCAP: EVENING REST + FAT LOSS SUPPORT

Stress Relief • Restful Sleep • Metabolic Support

NIGHTCAP is your nightly ritual for deep relaxation, smoother sleep, and overnight metabolic balance. This formula blends Albion® Magnesium glycinate, calming amino acids, Zylaria™ mushroom extract, InnoSlim®, and Saffron to support stress reduction, sleep quality, and nighttime appetite control.

Whether you’re winding down from a long day, trying to improve your stress response, or supporting better overnight fat loss, NIGHTCAP delivers a calm, restorative drop-off into sleep without grogginess the next morning. Mix it hot or cold for a relaxing evening beverage.

Key Benefits

• Supports relaxation and nighttime stress reduction with Magnesium glycinate, Glycine, Taurine, GABA, and Zyllaria™

• Promotes deeper, more restorative sleep with L-tryptophan, GABA, Glycine, and Zylaria™

• Supports overnight metabolic function and appetite regulation with InnoSlim®, Taurine, Magnesium, and Saffron

• Enhances mood balance before bed through synergistic amino acids + Saffron extract

 

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Magnesium (as Albion® Magnesium Bisglycinate) – 105 mg

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in >300 enzymatic reactions, including those related to muscle relaxation, nervous system balance, and melatonin synthesis. The bisglycinate chelate is designed for high bioavailability and better GI tolerance.

• May support sleep onset and sleep efficiency in people with insomnia or poor sleep quality, particularly when dietary magnesium is low.
• Contributes to muscle relaxation and decreased nocturnal cramping, which can reduce “body tension” that interferes with falling asleep.
• Supports nervous system calm by modulating NMDA and GABA receptors and helping maintain healthy stress responses.
• Adequate magnesium intake is associated with better subjective sleep quality and more optimal sleep duration in cohort data.

Synergy: Magnesium complements glycine, GABA, taurine, tryptophan, Zylaria™, and saffron by supporting the same GABAergic and circadian pathways they act on, essentially “priming” the nervous system so the rest of the formula’s ingredients can work more efficiently.

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Glycine – 6,000 mg

Glycine is a simple amino acid that also acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. At nighttime doses (typically 3 g in studies), it’s been shown to influence thermoregulation and sleep architecture.

• 3 g glycine before bed has been shown to improve subjective sleep quality and next-day feelings of fatigue, peppiness, and clear-headedness in people with sleep complaints.
• Supports sleep onset and depth by slightly lowering core body temperature and enhancing parasympathetic tone.
• May improve daytime performance (less fatigue, better cognitive function) after sleep restriction in human studies.
• Plays a role in collagen synthesis, glutathione production, and cellular repair, supporting recovery during sleep.

Synergy: Glycine stacks with magnesium, GABA, taurine, and tryptophan to deepen relaxation and aid sleep continuity, while Zyllaria™ and saffron layer on mood and stress modulation for a more restorative night.

• Inagawa K et al. Sleep Biol Rhythms. 2006;4(2):75–77.
• Yamadera W et al. Sleep Biol Rhythms. 2007;5(2):126–131.
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GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) – 2,000 mg

GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, central to “turning down the volume” on neuronal firing. Oral GABA has mixed but promising evidence for stress and sleep, with growing human data.

• Several RCTs using 75–300 mg GABA have shown reduced sleep latency and increased non-REM sleep vs. placebo.
• May improve perceived sleep quality and insomnia scores in people with sleep difficulties when used consistently over several weeks.
• Acts on GABA_A receptors, the same system targeted by many prescription sleep aids, but in a nutraceutical context.
• Emerging data suggest anxiolytic and stress-reducing effects, which indirectly support easier sleep initiation.

Synergy: GABA is dosed high in this formula and is supported by magnesium, taurine, and glycine, which all influence GABAergic tone, while Zylaria™ and saffron help on mood, and tryptophan feeds the serotonin–melatonin axis for a multi-pathway approach.

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• Yoon S et al. J Clin Neurol. 2022;18(4):478–489.
• Hepsomali P et al. Front Neurosci. 2020;14:923.
• Almutairi S et al. Brain Sci. 2024;14(2):15.

 

L-Tryptophan – 2,000 mg

L-Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and the direct dietary precursor to serotonin and melatonin, both core regulators of mood and the sleep–wake cycle.

• Clinical trials show that supplemental tryptophan can alleviate sleep disturbances in certain populations, particularly when baseline sleep is poor.
• Increasing the tryptophan ratio improves brain uptake and has been shown to enhance sleep efficiency and circadian rhythm regulation in adolescents.
• Tryptophan and melatonin together have been shown to lower nocturnal activity and core temperature, promoting deeper, more consolidated sleep.
• Higher tryptophan intake/availability is associated with better subjective sleep quality in observational data.

Synergy: Tryptophan pairs with glycine and magnesium to support thermoregulation and sleep architecture, while GABA, taurine, Zylaria™, and saffron support anxiety, mood, and arousal systems, giving the serotonin–melatonin pathway a calmer backdrop to work in.

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• Paredes SD et al. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2009;64(3):340–350.
• Morales-Suárez-Varela M et al. Nutrients. 2024;16(2):348.
• Alafif N et al. Sleep Health or Saudi J Biol Sci. 2024 (association between tryptophan intake and sleep quality).

 

Taurine – 2,000 mg

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid abundant in the brain and heart. It modulates GABA and glycine receptors, calcium balance, and osmoregulation, with a strong footprint in neuroprotection and stress modulation.

• Animal work shows taurine can increase sleep time and reduce locomotor activity, supporting a more sedative profile under certain conditions.
• Demonstrates anxiolytic-like effects in rodent models (elevated plus maze and related tests), pointing to potential calming effects.
• Acts as a GABA_A and glycine receptor agonist, enhancing inhibitory signaling in key brain regions involved in the sleep–wake cycle.
• Extensive reviews highlight taurine’s neuroprotective and stress-buffering roles, which may indirectly improve sleep and recovery.

Synergy: Taurine works alongside GABA and glycine to strengthen inhibitory tone, with magnesium supporting receptor function and tryptophan, Zylaria™, and saffron addressing mood, stress, and circadian alignment.

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• Lin FJ et al. Nat Sci Sleep. 2010;2:221–231.
• Jakaria M et al. Neuropharmacology. 2019;161:107810.
• Jung JH et al. Biomol Ther (Seoul). 2019;27(3):? (anxiolytic action via intranasal taurine).
• Jangra A et al. Neural Regen Res. 2024;19(1):? (taurine as a neuroprotective agent).

 

Zylaria™ (Xylaria nigripes extract) – 500 mg

Zylaria™ is a standardized extract of Xylaria nigripes, a traditional medicinal fungus (“Wu Ling Shen”) historically used for insomnia, mood disturbances, and nervous system support. Modern research has focused on its effects on sleep, mood, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

• Clinical work with X. nigripes-based products (e.g., Wuling capsules) has shown improvements in insomnia, sleepiness, and sleep maintenance with good tolerability.
• RCTs in patients with epilepsy and comorbid depression found significant antidepressant effects, suggesting mood-supportive benefits that complement sleep formulas.
• Preclinical studies show X. nigripes protects against REM-sleep-deprivation–induced memory impairment, indicating a role in cognitive recovery after poor sleep.
• Polysaccharide and secondary metabolite fractions exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activity, which may support long-term brain health.

Synergy: Zylaria™ layers deeper mood and resilience support on top of the core sleep amino acids. In this formula it intersects with GABA, taurine, and glycine for calming, tryptophan and saffron for mood and stress, and magnesium as a systemic cofactor — creating a “neuro-adaptogenic” backbone for night-time recovery.

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• Lai MN et al. Clin Phytosci. 2021;7:10.
• Liang AL et al. J Ethnopharmacol. 2025;312:117978.
• Zhu J et al. Am J Transl Res. 2023;15(11):? (sleep disorders and Wuling capsules).

 

InnoSlim® – 250 mg

InnoSlim® is a patented blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Panax notoginseng extracts, standardized to key saponins (e.g., astragalosides, ginsenosides). It targets metabolic pathways including AMPK, adiponectin, and GLUT4.

• Human ANS (Astragalus + notoginseng) trials have shown improvements in fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, lipids, body weight, and body fat in adults with dysglycemia.
• Mechanistic work demonstrates upregulation of adiponectin, AMPK, p-AMPK, and GLUT4, supporting better glucose uptake and fatty-acid utilization.
• Meta-analysis of Astragalus–notoginseng combinations (ARPN) suggests benefits on diabetic and metabolic parameters, including vascular function and glycemic control.
• By promoting AMPK signaling, these extracts may support metabolic flexibility, which indirectly helps energy balance, appetite regulation, and possibly sleep quality via better glycemic stability.

Synergy: InnoSlim® brings a metabolic and weight-management dimension to the formula, pairing with magnesium, taurine, and glycine for insulin and glucose handling, and with saffron and Zylaria™ for mood and stress — ideal for people whose sleep suffers when blood sugar, cravings, or weight are off.

• Shen YC et al. Allied J Med Res. 2020;? (“Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic activities of Radix Astragali and Panax notoginseng extract in human participants: a randomized crossover trial”).
• Shen YC et al. (ANS trial; adiponectin/AMPK upregulation in humans, same dataset as above).
• An X et al. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023;14:1119650 (meta-analysis of Astragalus–Panax compatibility in diabetic conditions).
• Cai Y et al. Front Pharmacol. 2024;15:1397029 (review on AMPK-related pathways in metabolic disease).
• Additional ANS mechanistic paper: “Radix astragli and notoginseng saponins improve glucose and fatty-acid metabolism through upregulated adiponectin and AMPK” (clinical + animal data).

 

Saffron extract – 30 mg

Saffron (Crocus sativus) stigma extract is rich in crocin, crocetin, and safranal. It has been studied for sleep, mood, and stress support at doses typically ranging from 14–30 mg/day.

• Multiple randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials show saffron can improve sleep quality, insomnia scores, and restorative sleep in adults with self-reported poor sleep.
• In subjects with mild-to-moderate sleep disorders and anxiety, saffron extract has been shown to improve both subjective and objective sleep measures, including PSQI scores and actigraphy outcomes.
• Systematic reviews of saffron and sleep conclude it beneficially influences sleep duration and quality, likely via GABAergic, serotonergic, and melatonergic mechanisms.
• A substantial clinical literature also supports saffron as an adjunct for mild depression, anxiety, and stress, which are major contributors to sleep disruption.

Synergy: Saffron acts as the mood and stress modulator that ties the whole formula together — sitting at the crossroads of tryptophan/serotonin, GABA/taurine/glycine, Zylaria™’s adaptogenic effects, and InnoSlim®’s metabolic support. It helps convert the physiological relaxation produced by the other ingredients into a calmer, more positive subjective sleep experience.

• Lopresti AL et al. J Clin Sleep Med. 2020;16(6):857–865.
• Pachikian BD et al. Nutrients. 2021;13(5):1473.
• Rafiei SKS et al. Adv Integr Med. 2023;10:11786388231160317 (systematic review of saffron and sleep quality).
• Jackson PA et al. Front Nutr. 2021;8:606124.
• Omidkhoda SF et al. Biomed Pharmacother. 2022;152:113243.
• Nutrition Reviews meta-analysis: “Effect of saffron supplementation on symptoms of depression and anxiety” Nutr Rev. 2019;77(8):557–567.

 

Synergy Overview

This formula isn’t just “a sleep aid” — it’s a nighttime recovery and metabolic-health system built on overlapping mechanisms:

• Core inhibitory tone & sleep architecture: High-dose GABA, glycine, taurine, and magnesium converge on GABAergic and glycinergic systems, modestly lowering core temperature and easing neuronal excitability so it’s physiologically easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
• Serotonin–melatonin and circadian alignment: L-tryptophan feeds serotonin and melatonin production; in combination with glycine (thermoregulation) and magnesium (cofactor for melatonin synthesis and nervous system calm), you get support for the timing, depth, and efficiency of your sleep, not just sedation.
• Stress, mood, and resilience: Zylaria™ (X. nigripes) and saffron bring robust human data for mood, depression, anxiety, and sleep complaints. Layered onto the amino-acid core, they help transform “physically relaxed” into “mentally off-duty,” which is where real, restorative sleep lives.
• Metabolic health, weight, and nighttime stability: InnoSlim® (Astragalus + Panax notoginseng) adds a metabolic-wellness axis — AMPK activation, adiponectin upregulation, better glucose and lipid handling — which can reduce late-night blood sugar swings, cravings, and early-morning crashes that sabotage sleep quality and body composition over time.
• Long-term brain and nervous-system protection: Across taurine, Zylaria™, saffron, magnesium, and glycine, there is converging evidence for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects. That means this isn’t just about feeling sleepy tonight; it’s about repeatedly giving your brain a more favorable biochemical environment to repair, adapt, and perform over months and years.

 

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FAQ

Q: What are the major differences between the old SOMAGEN and the new NIGHTCAP?

A: The old formula focused on basic relaxation with glycine, taurine, tryptophan, inositol, and Zylaria™.

The new formula is a clinical-grade nightly recovery system built for deeper sleep, calmer stress response, and better nighttime metabolic balance.

The biggest upgrades include:

• Magnesium Bisglycinate added (was missing before)
• GABA added at a research-level dose
• InnoSlim® doubled for metabolic support
• Saffron doubled for mood, cravings, and sleep quality
• Significantly stronger synergy between amino acids, minerals, botanicals, and fungi

The new NIGHTCAP is built to reduce pre-sleep tension, improve mood, enhance sleep quality, and support overnight metabolic efficiency all at once.

 

Q: Why was magnesium added?

A: Magnesium glycinate is one of the most consistently effective minerals for improving sleep depth, reducing muscle tension, supporting GABA activity, and improving nighttime relaxation.

It fills a gap the old formula simply couldn’t cover.

Magnesium + glycine + GABA + taurine = a far more complete system for sleep regulation.

 

Q: Is the sleep support better now with the new version?

A: Yes, markedly.

The old formula used:

• Glycine
• Taurine
• Tryptophan
• Inositol
• Zylaria™

The new formula adds or increases:

• Magnesium Bisglycinate
• GABA (2,000 mg per 2 scoops)
• Higher inositol
• Higher synergistic tryptophan
• Higher saffron
• Higher InnoSlim®

The result is a deeper, more reliable sleep architecture supported across multiple biochemical pathways.

 

Q: What about mood, cravings, and nighttime snacking?

A: The combination of:

• Tryptophan
• Taurine
• Magnesium
• GABA
• Zylaria™
• Double-dosed saffron
• Double-dosed InnoSlim®

…creates a powerful late-evening mood and appetite regulation pathway.

Users typically experience fewer cravings, reduced “wired but tired,” and smoother transitions to sleep.

 

Q: Why is GABA included now?

A: Because it becomes highly effective when paired with:

• Magnesium
• Taurine
• Glycine
• Zylaria™

In isolation, GABA can be unpredictable.

In synergy, it becomes a cornerstone calming agent that reduces pre-sleep tension, mental chatter, and sympathetic activation.

 

Q: Is the new NIGHTCAP stronger?

A: Yes, objectively and intentionally.

It supports more categories:

• Sleep onset
• Sleep depth
• Mood
• Stress
• Recovery
• Nighttime cravings
• Metabolic signaling

The new formula is not just “an improved version”, it is a different class of nighttime supplement.

 

Q: Who benefits most from upgrading to the new NIGHTCAP?

A:

• Anyone with trouble winding down mentally
• Anyone with poor or inconsistent sleep quality
• People who experience nighttime cravings
• Athletes needing deeper recovery
• People under stress
• Individuals needing help switching off sympathetic drive
• Anyone who wants a single nightly ritual that supports sleep + stress + metabolism

 

How to Take NIGHTCAP

• Mix 1–2 scoops with 6–12 oz of warm or cold water.
• Most users prefer hot, like a relaxing nighttime cocoa or warm tea.
• Take 30-60 minutes before bed for optimal effect.

Recommended Starting Dose

• 1 scoop for sensitive users or those new to sleep supplements.
• 2 scoops for full clinical effect (recommended).

When to Use 1 Scoop

• You fall asleep easily but want deeper sleep quality
• You want lighter relaxation but not full sedation
• You are stacking with other nighttime calming products

When to Use 2 Scoops

• Difficulty winding down mentally
• Trouble falling asleep
• Trouble staying asleep
• High nighttime stress or “wired but tired”
• Nighttime cravings
• Recovery needs
• You want the full synergistic effect

Stacking Notes

NIGHTCAP pairs well with:

• CALM (for heavy stress days; take CALM earlier in evening, NIGHTCAP at bedtime)
• BURN

Avoid Combining With:

• Prescription sedatives unless cleared by a healthcare provider
• Heavy alcohol intake (reduces sleep quality regardless)

Food Timing

• Best taken on an empty or lightly-fed stomach
• Avoid taking immediately after a large, high-fat meal (slows effect onset)

Consistency

NIGHTCAP works best when used nightly for at least 7–14 days, as several ingredients accumulate benefits over time.