Deep, slow-wave sleep is when your brain undergoes detoxification via the glymphatic system, clearing out beta-amyloid and metabolic waste. Poor circadian regulation impairs entry into deep sleep stages.
How It Works:
By promoting endogenous melatonin release and restoring nighttime pineal gland activity, SleepEQ improves transitions into deep sleep, enabling optimal brain detox processes. Melatonin also plays a role in reducing oxidative stress in the brain during these phases.
Benefits Reported in Literature:
Enhanced deep sleep duration
Increased amplitude of circadian rhythms
Improved synaptic function and neuroplasticity
Source: Reiter, R. J., et al. “Melatonin as a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant: one of evolution’s best ideas.” Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 2017.