Most sleep formulas are melatonin and... melatonin. The more interesting evening stacks pull from a wider toolkit.
Apigenin
A flavonoid found in chamomile. Commonly associated with relaxation and evening calm. Doesn't sedate — it supports the body's down-regulation pathways.
Lavender extract
Best known for its scent, but the active compounds (linalool primarily) have been studied for their calming sensory effect. Lavender does double duty — the smell anchors the ritual, the compound supports the shift.
GABA
A naturally occurring neurotransmitter and the brain's primary inhibitory signal. When GABA activity is supported, mental noise quiets. Less racing thoughts, more settling.
Why a stack matters
One ingredient targeting one pathway is fragile. A stack — magnesium for nervous system, L-theanine for mental decompression, GABA for inhibition, apigenin and lavender for the calming layer — supports the multiple systems that recovery actually depends on.
MHODE OFF is built around this stack approach.
Food supplement. Not intended to treat or cure.