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Chamomile extract
What it is
Chamomile is the oldest sleep remedy in the cabinet. Its relevant compound is apigenin, which binds to receptors associated with relaxation.
Why it is in ONCE DUSK
It does two jobs at once in DUSK: it contributes to the wind-down, and it is part of the flavour system, which is why the drink tastes like a night time tea rather than a supplement.
Why this dose
150 mg of a standardized extract rather than a larger number of unstandardized powder. Standardization is what tells you the active compound is actually present.
Water-dispersible, standardized to 1.2 to 5% apigenin. Raw isolated apigenin is not accepted.
How it works with the rest of the formula
Chamomile is the gentlest of the four sleep ingredients and the one doing the most work on the experience rather than the physiology. It also carries the flavour alongside ginger and peppermint, which is how DUSK avoids the citric acid most drink mixes rely on.
What to look for on any label
Standardization is the thing to look for. A label saying '500 mg chamomile' tells you the weight of plant material and nothing about content; a label saying 'standardized to 1.2 to 5% apigenin' tells you the active is actually present. Water-dispersible grades matter in a drink. Raw isolated apigenin is a different product with a different safety profile.
Chamomile is gentle. It supports winding down rather than causing sleep, and it belongs in the supporting cast rather than the headline.
Questions
Does chamomile help you sleep?
It supports the wind-down. Its relevant compound is apigenin, which binds receptors associated with relaxation.
Why standardized chamomile extract?
Standardization guarantees the active compound is present at a known level. Unstandardized powder tells you the weight but not the content.
Does ONCE DUSK taste like chamomile tea?
The flavour system is built on a chamomile, ginger and peppermint base, so it drinks like a night time tea rather than a supplement.
Related actives
Chamomile extract is one of 19 actives in one scoop.ONCE DUSK · night time beauty + rest · every milligram printedThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication, speak to your doctor first.