Getting a great night of sleep involves a lot more than simply spending “more time” in bed.
Sleep is the nightly foundation for recovery, mental clarity, physical performance, and the ability to meet tomorrow with energy.
That’s why I created zephyr: a melatonin-free sleep mocktail formulated to support multiple dimensions of restful sleep… from unwinding in the evening to maintaining healthy sleep quality and supporting the body’s natural overnight recovery processes.
Simply mix zephyr with chilled or sparkling water, sip, and let the day’s tide recede.
Sleep support that feels like a ritual
Many nighttime supplements feel medicinal or rely on a single familiar ingredient like melatonin or magnesium (zephyr contains neither).
Zephyr takes a more comprehensive and holistic approach, combining six complementary ingredients in a delicious, sugar-free mojito mocktail (lime/mint) – to support the body’s own nighttime rejuvenation and repair pathways with targeted amino acids, botanicals, and a unique GABA-producing probiotic.
LP815® GABA Probiotic: Unwind
Each serving of zephyr supplies 5 billion CFU of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815®, a unique probiotic strain selected for its ability to naturally produce GABA (the body’s primary “relaxing” neurotransmitter that helps us unwind and de-stress).
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of adults with self-reported sleep disturbance, 5 billion CFU of LP815 daily for six weeks was associated with a lower severity of sleep problems and improvements in objectively measured sleep duration. Researchers also observed an early increase in urinary GABA.
For zephyr, LP815 provides gut-brain support designed to help make the transition from an active day to a restful night feel more natural.
Glycine: Cool Down
Glycine is an amino acid that serves many roles throughout the body – such as modulating neuropeptides and helping the body to “cool down” and help us sleep. Research points to a role of glycine in the body’s normal nighttime temperature regulation – one of the physiological changes associated with preparing for sleep. Human studies suggest that taking glycine before bed may support subjective sleep quality and next-day alertness – which is why zephyr combines 3,000mg glycine with 200mg of Gymnema leaf in our patent-pending 3,200mg “Glymnema” blend.
Review published glycine research
Gymnema Leaf: Nighttime Metabolic Support
Gymnema sylvestre is an herbals with a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine – where it has been studied for its role in supporting healthy glucose metabolism.
Fluctuations in nighttime blood glucose may be disruptive for some people, which makes metabolic balance an unappreciated part of a comprehensive nighttime strategy.
Zephyr includes standardized Gymnema leaf extract alongside glycine in its patent-pending Glymnema blend. The patent application describes the potential benefits of maintaining blood sugar balance overnight (aka – avoiding “nocturnal hypoglycemia”) to support overall metabolic balance (glucose/insulin; cortisol/adrenalin, etc) – and ensure a steady, restorative night.
Benesomno® Lime Peel: Settle Into Sleep
Benesomno® is a standardized lime peel extract that supports many aspects of sleep “architecture.”
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving adults with sleep disturbance, 300mg/day of Benesomno® was shown to improve their ability to fall asleep, (sleep latency and efficiency), stay asleep (wake after sleep onset), get overall more total sleep (wake time), and experience less next-day sleepiness.
Its place in Zephyr is especially fitting: targeted nighttime support paired with the bright lime character of a mojito-inspired mocktail.
Maizinol® Corn Leaf: Support Sleep Quality
Natural compounds found in corn leaf (sometimes called corn grass – in the same botanical family as wheat grass) have been studied for their ability to support the body’s melatonin-signaling pathways. Importantly, zephyr does NOT contain added melatonin – but instead contains 250mg of Maizinol®, a standardized extract of young corn leaf.
Human trials of Maizinol® have reported encouraging findings involving perceived sleep quality, sleep-stage measures (such as spending more sleep time in REM sleep), and improved stress/mood indexes. This emerging research makes Maizinol a distinctive part of Zephyr’s melatonin-free approach to supporting healthy sleep architecture.
ETAS® Asparagus Stem: Overnight Recovery Support
Sleep is one of the body’s primary recovery periods – and zephyr provides 100mg of ETAS®, a specialized enzyme-treated asparagus stem extract studied for its effects on stress-response and cellular-repair pathways.
Preclinical research suggests ETAS may promote the expression of heat-shock proteins (HSPs), which participate in cellular protection and repair. Preliminary human research has also explored ETAS for sleep quality, morning fatigue, and stress.
The inclusion of ETAS in our zephyr formula provides natural support for the body’s natural cellular stress response and recovery processes – which occur primarily during our overnight sleep cycle.
The Zephyr Formula
Each serving contains:
- 3,200mg Glymnema — 3,000mg glycine and 200mg Gymnema leaf extract
- 300mg Benesomno® lime peel extract
- 250mg Maizinol® corn leaf extract
- 100mg ETAS® asparagus stem extract
- 5 billion CFU LP815® GABA Probiotic
Melatonin-free. Sugar-free. Mojito-inspired.
Welcome to the Zephyr Pre-Launch
Zephyr has finally arrived – and during our August pre-launch, early adopters can experience it for 30% off through August 31.
Make it the closing ritual that signals the day is done:
Mix with chilled or sparkling water. Sip slowly. Let the day’s tide recede.
Experience Zephyr and save 30% during the August pre-launch.
Zephyr 30 count: https://shop.3waveswellness.com/products/zephyr
Discount code: SLEEP30
