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Somanol Review

By Razvan Radu, Senior Writer, Susanne Blake, MS, RDN (expert review) Susanne Blake is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with expertise in eating disorders, food reactions, & whole foods nutrition. She has worked with children and families, with elders and retirement communities, and has provided nutrition services to detention facilities, schools and recovery programs. Her media expertise is extensive and has included live television, as well as print publications.

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Somanol promises to help ensure a safe and refreshing night’s sleep. The supplement is marketed as a blend of natural extracts formulated to give a good and fast night’s sleep and provide a potent natural relief.

According to the manufacturer, the formula is safe and non-habit forming and is an equally effective alternative to prescription drugs.

The manufacturer is Health Advantage, an American company committed to offering quality health-giving supplement formulas that address a variety of conditions (baldness, joint pain, digestive disorders, vision impairment, memory loss, cholesterol, etc.). The company has been in business for over 20 years and offers a 60-day satisfaction guarantee on all their products.

The product should help people who have difficulties falling or staying asleep, who can’t get a restful sleep or can’t sleep the whole night through and people who suffer from insomnia.

Somanol Ingredients

Somanol includes the following ingredients: Valerian, Melatonin, Lactusa Virosa (Wild Lettuce Extract) and Hops.

Product Features

Somanol is an herbal blend promoted as a highly effective non-addictive, non-habit forming sleep aid.

The formula contains Valerian, Wild Lettuce and Hops extracts, all of which are known to have sedative effects. Wild Lettuce has been used as an anesthetic and a sleep aid and has several side effects associated especially in large amounts (slow breathing and even death). Valerian is one of the most popular natural remedies for insomnia, as well as other health conditions (cramps, headaches, vertigo, etc.). It has also been associated with side effects such as giddiness and disorientation (when taken in large excessive doses.) Similarly, Hops is traditionally used as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia and restlessness.

Melatonin is a hormone which plays a crucial role in regulating the sleep cycle. Melatonin levels increase in the evening preparing the body for sleep and decrease in the morning, inducing wakefulness.

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Advantages

Herbal ingredients (recognized as generally safe)
60-day money back guarantee
The manufacturer has a 20 years business experience.

Disadvantages

The supplement is not clinically tested or FDA approved
Potential side effects resulted from side effects associated with the individual ingredients.

Conclusion

Like most herbal dietary supplements on the market, Somanol is not clinically researched and the manufacturer does not offer empirical evidence to support the benefit claims. The ingredients in the formula have however been shown to have sedative effects, therefore we may argue that the supplement may potentially be effective.

Furthermore, the manufacturer offers a 60-day money back guarantee on the condition that the unused portion is returned.

Given that each patient is different (health conditions, undergoing treatments), we advise our readers to seek medical advice before starting treatment, as we do with all dietary supplements.

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(Published on: January 21, 2012 7:08 pm)

Among other supplements, B Braun also developed Somanol, a formula designed to improve sleep by relaxing the brain and body. Mainly based on herbal extracts such as Valerian Root, Wild Lettuce Extract, Lactusa Virosa and Hops, Somanol also contains other nutrients such as Melatonin. Somanol is presented as non habit forming so that it could be taken every day shortly before bedtime in order to benefit from a healthy and relaxed sleep.

Is Somanol Right For You?

Somanol is an herbal remedy targeted to those who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. It is also claimed to be a good alternative to prescription sleeping pills in treating mild to moderate insomnia.

The company behind this product is B Braun. It’s a company with a long history (they are developing and selling supplements for more than 150 years) that is currently located in Pennsylvania, United States.

A money-back guarantee accompanies all B Braun products (Somanol included). The unused portion of the product needs to be returned with a note that explains why it is being returned. It can take up to 14 days for the credit to be issued. Shipping charges are non-refundable.

Ingredients of Somanol

Somanol includes the following ingredients: Valerian, Melatonin, Lactuca Virosa (Wild Lettuce Extract) and Hops.

Effectiveness of Somanol

Somanol is promoted as a non-addictive, non-habit forming and perfectly safe to use the herbal sleep aid. However, the information we have about this product is far from conclusive. During our online research, we were able to find only a few testimonials (most of them negative) and several mixed reviews.

The formula contains very few ingredients, and Valerian Extract appears to be the most important one. Valerian is commonly prescribed for insomnia, nervous headaches, hysteria, irritability, diarrhea, epilepsy, croup, migraine headaches, panic attacks, convulsions, vertigo, nervous cough, delirium, stomach cramps, neuralgia, muscle cramps, gas pains, spasms, palpitations, gas, colic, mild spasmodic affections, depression, emotional stress, PMS, menstrual cramps, despondency and hypochondria.

Research has confirmed that tinctures, extracts and teas of this plant show potent antispasmodic and sedative properties, but also a stimulant in fatigue, antidiuretic, antibacterial and liver protective. Valerian is the most commonly used tranquilizer in Europe.

The plant is well tolerated, but if taken too often or in high doses, it can cause spasmodic movements, headaches and even hallucinations.

Women who are pregnant or nursing shouldn’t use Somanol. Anyone taking prescription medications should consult with their doctor first to make sure there won’t be any interference. Some common side effects include dry mouth, irritability, nightmares, nausea, and headaches.

Somanol Price

Each bottle of Somanol contains 60 tablets, which should be enough for one month of treatment at a recommended dosage of 2 tablets per day. Somanol is an average-priced sleep aid.

The cost of shipping depends on your physical location. Once the address information has been completed, the shipping cost will be automatically calculated.

Does Somanol Work?

There isn’t much information about Somanol. This may raise a red flag, especially for a product that has been on the market for so long.

However, the formula appears to contain some of the right ingredients for an effective sleeping aid. Many people have found Valerian extract to be highly effective in treating insomnia and other sleep-related problems. But it is important to point out that each is different and so are his needs. Finding the right blend and concentration isn’t always a simple task.

There are many possible alternatives out there, and we encourage our readers to research further into various supplements before making a purchase.

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Maria

Even though I was able to get a decent night of rest when I took Somanol, I had some very scary experiences with crazy dreams and nightmares. They seemed so real at times that I thought my heart would leap right out of my chest. I have decided to try to get better sleep without it so that I don’t have to deal with those issues.

Tracy

Somanol isn’t powerful enough for me to get a good night of sleep from. I tried it a couple of times and then sent the bottle back for a refund. In fact, most over the counter sleep products don’t have enough power behind them to help me. I am not a fan of prescription medications but I definitely need some sleep.

Abigail

Somanol is a great sleep aid and one that has helped me to wake up refreshed instead of dragging myself out of bed and to the office like a zombie. I don’t use it all the time but when I feel that I can’t get the sleep I need on my own it is the first thing I reach for.