ingredients

OUR FORMULATION APPROACH

Our team of formulators brings over three decades of experience, with a strong emphasis on the use of botanicals (medicinal plants). We sought to combine the best of traditional medicine with modern, fact-based research.

Hundreds of ingredients were explored, many with use dating back thousands of years. In tandem, we scoured the scientific literature for strong clinical evidence pointing to an ingredient's potential. 

The resulting formula features clinically validated doses of key ingredients to support both altitude acclimatization and sleep.

THE INGREDIENTS

Below is a brief overview of each ingredient and why it was included in the formula. For those interested in a deeper dive, check out our blog post with more details on each ingredient, its role in the formula, and research citations.

ALTISNOOZE INGREDIENTS FOR ACCLIMATION & OXYGENATION

  • cordyceps mushrooms – an adaptogenic mushroom that helps the body deal with the stress of getting less oxygen at altitude, especially during strenuous activities.
  • humate mineral powder – a mineral complex sourced from ancient plant matter. it contains trace minerals, electrolytes, and fulvic acid, which are helpful for cellular energy and recovery.
  • dmg –  a naturally occurring derivative of the amino acid glycine that supports better utilization of oxygen at the cellular level. it’s found naturally in plant and animal cells and in many foods such as beans, cereal grains, brown rice, pumpkin seeds, and liver.
  • valerian – while best know as an herbal sleep aid, it also has adaptogenic properties and has been used in Himalayan traditions to support acclimatization.
  • vitamin c – an essential antioxidant that helps neutralize the free radicals produced by your body at altitude, where oxidative stress runs higher than at sea level. it also supports immune function and helps regenerate vitamin e.
  • vitamin e – a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects your cell membranes from oxidative damage. it pairs with vitamin c to cover both the watery and fatty parts of your cells, providing complete antioxidant protection during altitude-driven oxidative stress.
  • calcium – often overlooked in hydration and electrolyte products (LMNT, Liquid IV, and many others contain zero), calcium works alongside magnesium to support muscle relaxation and nerve function. it's also required for your body to convert tryptophan into melatonin, making it especially important in a sleep formula.
  • sodium – from pink himalayan salt, which provides naturally occurring trace minerals along with sodium. at altitude, your body loses more fluid than you realize through faster breathing and altitude-driven diuresis — sodium helps you retain what you drink.
  • potassium – the counterpart to sodium for healthy fluid balance. potassium losses accelerate at altitude due to increased aldosterone activity, and adequate replenishment helps prevent nighttime muscle cramping and supports steady heart rhythm.
  • magnesium – Helps with acclimatization and sleep. See below.

ALTISNOOZE INGREDIENTS FOR SLEEP

  • magnesium – pulls double duty in altisnooze. as an electrolyte, it gets depleted at altitude through sweat and increased breathing, and is critical for fluid balance and preventing muscle cramps. as a sleep aid, it relaxes muscles and calms the nervous system. our bisglycinate form bonds it to glycine — itself a calming amino acid — for extra relaxation benefit.
  • pharma gaba – gaba is one of the brain’s main calming neurotransmitters. pharma gaba is made through a fermentation process that results in a more bioavailable form of gaba.
  • l-theanine  – a naturally occurring amino acid that promotes relaxation.
  • apigenin – a natural compound found in chamomile that promotes calm and supports the body’s natural sleep signals.
  • jujube – a fruit used in traditional Chinese medicine to calm the mind and support deeper, more restorative sleep.
  • valerian – a traditional herbal sleep aid used for centuries to help calm the nervous system and support falling asleep more easily. 
  • hops – a flower with natural calming properties. It's commonly used with other herbs to promote restful sleep.  
  • b6 – supports production of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter tied to sleep.  

 

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