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Melatonin is a hormone that basically tells your body when it's time to go to sleep. Your body is more abundant with this hormone when the sun goes down. This is why you may have trouble sleeping during the day if you work night shifts. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in brain function. In addition is is a key factor in assuring a good night's sleep. Valerian root is an herb that has been used for many years to treat insomnia in many cultures. This herb reduces the time it takes to fall asleep, and can help with anxiety. Oleamide is a fatty amide that has been scientifically proven to decrease wakefulness, and sleep latency (Time required to fall asleep) 5-HTP is a bi-product of the amino acid L-tryptophan. As you age your levels of this compound decrease. This explains why as we age we don't sleep as well.