Product Image

Full Spectrum Curcumin Sleep Ease

Solgar
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(102 ratings)
GABA 100 mg
Melatonin 5 mg
Product Image
Score58
Direct sleep-timing support is the main benefit, while high melatonin, unclear curcumin, and modest calming additions weaken the blend.
How scoring works
Quantity:60 Licap(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
Stress Relief
General Health
Mood Support

Score 58

Direct sleep-timing support is the main benefit, while high melatonin, unclear curcumin, and modest calming additions weaken the blend.
How scoring works
$33.74($1.12 per serving)
iHerb
$ 33.74
Pure Formulas
$ 35.99
Daily Vita
$ 35.99
Report prices

Analysis

Five milligrams of melatonin provides direct support for sleep timing, while GABA and Apocynum may help users settle at bedtime. The formula is much more relevant to nighttime use than to general health or daytime mood support.

GABA is present at a modest 100 mg and the Apocynum extract lacks standardization details. Curcumin is listed without a usable amount, making its contribution impossible to assess.

Liquid-filled capsules are practical, but two capsules and a premium daily cost reduce convenience and value. The melatonin amount may be more than many users need and raises the chance of vivid dreams or next-day grogginess.

Who is it for
  • Adults with occasional sleep-timing difficulty
  • Bedtime users seeking melatonin plus calming ingredients
Best for
  • Nighttime sleep support
  • Combining melatonin with GABA

Pros

  • Direct melatonin support
  • Includes GABA and Apocynum
  • Liquid-filled capsule format

Cons

  • Curcumin amount is unusable
  • GABA amount is modest
  • Costly two-capsule serving

Warnings

  • Five milligrams of melatonin may cause next-day drowsiness or vivid dreams.
  • Alcohol, sleep medicines, and other sedatives may intensify impaired alertness.
  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking the bedtime serving.

Nutrient quality

58 Moderate impact

Liquid-filled delivery is practical, but GABA is generic and the Apocynum extract lacks standardization. Melatonin is above the low physiological range, GABA is modest, and curcumin has no usable amount.

Ingredient transparency

67 High impact

GABA, Apocynum, and melatonin have amounts, but the curcumin entry does not provide a usable quantity. Excipients and daily directions are absent from the supplied data, which leaves some label details uncertain.

Customer satisfaction

66 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction average is favorable, though no detailed feedback is supplied. The moderate volume provides a reasonably useful aggregate satisfaction signal.

Value for money

36 Lower impact

A direct melatonin dose supports sleep use, but poor curcumin disclosure and modest supporting actives reduce quality. The serving cost is high for a basic bedtime blend.

Report analysis

Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportB CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Melatonin · 5 mg

Melatonin gives the formula a direct role in sleep timing, with GABA and Apocynum added for relaxation. The melatonin amount is effective but higher than the lower physiological range, and the supporting ingredients have weaker sleep evidence.

Amounts are mostly clear, although the curcumin entry lacks a useful quantity and the botanical extract is not standardized. The blend is sleep focused, but curcumin contributes little to the stated goal.

Study evidence
GABA Supportive 4 studies
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC- Strength of SupportC CoverageC Formula Quality
GABA · 100 mgCurcumin · NP

GABA, Apocynum extract, and melatonin create a bedtime formula aimed at stress-related difficulty settling down. Its value for general daytime stress is limited, and the curcumin component is not clearly quantified.

GABA is present only at a modest blend amount, while melatonin is considerably stronger than a low physiological dose. Combining GABA and melatonin may increase drowsiness and makes bedtime timing important.

Study evidence
Curcumin Supportive 15 studies
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Melatonin Supportive 21 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD CoverageB- Formula Quality
Curcumin · NP

Melatonin is useful mainly for circadian timing, making the formula more sleep-specific than foundational. GABA and Apocynum add calming intent, while the curcumin amount is not disclosed clearly enough to judge its contribution.

The liquid-filled capsules are practical, but the blend does not cover broad nutritional needs. Melatonin at 5 mg may cause next-day drowsiness or vivid dreams, so it should not be taken before driving or other tasks that require alertness.

Study evidence
Curcumin Supportive 64 studies
Melatonin Supportive 69 studies
Mood Support
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D- Goal FitD Strength of SupportD CoverageB Formula Quality

GABA and Apocynum may calm occasional tension, but the formula is chiefly a sleep aid. Melatonin supports sleep timing rather than mood stabilization itself.

The GABA amount is modest and the curcumin amount is undisclosed. Five milligrams of melatonin may cause next-day drowsiness, especially with alcohol, sleep medicines, or other sedatives.

Study evidence
Curcumin Supportive 30 studies
GABA Supportive 12 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Full Spectrum Curcumin
0 NP
GABA
100 mg
Apocynum venetum leaf extract
50 mg
Melatonin
5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Sugar Free Women Vegetarian
Report overview
GABA · 100 mg OverallScore70
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The exact GABA amount is disclosed, but it uses an unbranded source and sits at the low end for a multi-ingredient sleep blend. Standard capsule-style delivery offers no special absorption advantage for GABA. A comparatively high serving cost and a meaningful melatonin amount weaken the fit for someone seeking simple, economical GABA.

View ingredientView products
Melatonin · 5 mg OverallScore51
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The 5 mg dose is clearly stated but requires two capsules and sits above the physiological range. Liquid-filled capsule delivery is moderate, with no stated sustained-release support. Curcumin, GABA, and Apocynum make it a complex blend, though the premium cost and absent purity certification remain drawbacks.

View ingredientView products
Loading alternative details
85 Performance

Pharma GABA 250 mg

Natural Factors Stress-Relax
<p>The more targeted formula provides 250 mg of branded PharmaGABA. The GABA amount is more substantial and better identified, but melatonin and Apocynum are absent.</p>
88 Performance

Melatonin 1.0 mg Orange Flavor

Source Naturals Sleep Science
<p>The more targeted formula provides 1 mg of melatonin in a simple formula. The lower amount offers a more cautious sleep-timing option, though it does not provide GABA or Apocynum.</p>
87 Performance

Melatonin Lozenges 3 mg

Life Extension
<p>The more targeted formula provides 3 mg of melatonin in a lozenge. The formula lowers the original melatonin exposure and removes the unusable curcumin entry, but it also drops GABA and Apocynum.</p>
84 Budget

GABA

NOW
<p>A lower-cost serving provides 500 mg of GABA. It supplies much more GABA but omits melatonin, Apocynum, and the unusable curcumin entry.</p>
87 Budget

Melatonin 1 mg

Nature's Bounty
<p>A lower-cost serving provides 1 mg of melatonin. The lower melatonin amount may reduce next-day drowsiness compared with the original, but GABA and Apocynum are absent.</p>
86 Budget

Melatonin 3 mg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor

Natrol
<p>A lower-cost serving provides 3 mg of fast-dissolving melatonin. It uses less melatonin than the original and avoids the unusable curcumin entry, while omitting GABA and Apocynum.</p>
83 Value

GABA 500 mg

Nutricost
<p>The value-oriented formula provides 500 mg of GABA with a small amount of vitamin B6. It provides substantially more GABA at low cost while omitting melatonin and Apocynum.</p>
86 Value

Melatonin Lozenge 2.5 mg

Nature's Way
<p>The value-oriented formula provides 2.5 mg of melatonin in a lozenge. The lower melatonin amount may be easier to tolerate, but the original calming ingredients are not included.</p>
86 Value

Fast-Dissolve Melatonin 3 mg Artificial Strawberry Flavor

Spring Valley
<p>The value-oriented formula provides 3 mg of fast-dissolving melatonin. It offers a lower melatonin amount at much lower cost, while leaving out GABA and Apocynum.</p>
Report alternatives

Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Safety and Efficacy of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid from Fermented Rice Germ in Patients with Insomnia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.
    Byun JI; Shin YY; Chung SE; Shin WC · Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea) · 2020
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  2. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.
    Ferracioli-Oda E; Qawasmi A; Bloch MH · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,683 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  3. Efficacy on sleep parameters and tolerability of melatonin in individuals with sleep or mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Salanitro M; Wrigley T; Ghabra H; de Haan E; Hill CM; Solmi M; Cortese S · Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,998 participants34 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. Effects of melatonin on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis.
    Tsukinaga A; Mihara T; Takeshima T; Tomita M; Goto T · Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2023
    Meta-analysis516 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  5. Unintended consequences: college students' melatonin usage, sleep disturbance, and depressive symptoms.
    Peltz JS; Rogge R · Sleep and biological rhythms · 2025
    Cohort study331 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  6. Oral intake of γ-aminobutyric acid affects mood and activities of central nervous system during stressed condition induced by mental tasks.
    Yoto A; Murao S; Motoki M; Yokoyama Y; Horie N; Takeshima K; Masuda K; Kim M; Yokogoshi H · Amino acids · 2012
    Randomized trial63 participantsStress Relief Mood Support forGABA
  7. The effect of curcumin supplementation on clinical outcomes and inflammatory markers in patients with ulcerative colitis.
    Sadeghi N; Mansoori A; Shayesteh A; Hashemi SJ · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2020
    Randomized trial70 participantsGeneral Health forCurcumin
  8. The synergistic effects of nano-curcumin and coenzyme Q10 supplementation in migraine prophylaxis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial.
    Parohan M; Sarraf P; Javanbakht MH; Foroushani AR; Ranji-Burachaloo S; Djalali M · Nutritional neuroscience · 2021
    Randomized trial100 participantsGeneral Health forCurcumin
  9. Efficacy and Safety of a Novel Low-Dose Water-Dispersible Turmeric Extract in the Management of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Thanawala S; Shah R; Alluri KV; Bhupathiraju K; Prasad N; Agarwal Y · Journal of pain research · 2025
    Randomized trial139 participantsGeneral Health forCurcumin
  10. Effectiveness of curcuminoids in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
    Onakpoya IJ; Spencer EA; Perera R; Heneghan CJ · International journal of rheumatic diseases · 2018
    Meta-analysis797 participants7 studies pooledGeneral Health forCurcumin
  11. Effectiveness and safety of turmeric for the treatment of COVID-19: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Sawangjit R; Sadoyu S; Manosanthipaibul S; Teerawattanapong N; Puttarak P; Wanaratna K; Charoensup R; Hiransai P; Meetam T; Chaiyakunapruk N · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,407 participants23 studies pooledGeneral Health forCurcumin
  12. Melatonin for preventing and treating jet lag.
    Herxheimer A; Petrie KJ · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2001
    Systematic review10 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  13. Pediatric Prolonged-Release Melatonin for Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Impact on Child Behavior and Caregiver's Quality of Life.
    Schroder CM; Malow BA; Maras A; Melmed RD; Findling RL; Breddy J; Nir T; Shahmoon S; Zisapel N; Gringras P · Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019
    Randomized trial125 participantsGeneral Health forMelatonin
  14. Effect of melatonin supplementation on sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Fatemeh G; Sajjad M; Niloufar R; Neda S; Leila S; Khadijeh M · Journal of neurology · 2022
    Meta-analysis23 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  15. Efficacy of melatonin for chronic insomnia: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
    Choi K; Lee YJ; Park S; Je NK; Suh HS · Sleep medicine reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis24 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  16. Effectiveness of melatonin for the treatment of nocturia: a randomized controlled trial.
    Leerasiri P; Pariyaeksut P; Hengrasmee P; Asumpinwong C · International urogynecology journal · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsGeneral Health forMelatonin
  17. Clinical Use of Curcumin in Depression: A Meta-Analysis.
    Ng QX; Koh SSH; Chan HW; Ho CYX · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2018
    Meta-analysis377 participants6 studies pooledMood Support forCurcumin
  18. Effect of curcumin supplementation on symptoms of anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Fathi S; Agharloo S; Falahatzadeh M; Bahraminavid S; Homayooni A; Faghfouri AH; Shafiei D; Shafagh SG · Clinical nutrition ESPEN · 2024
    Meta-analysis567 participants8 studies pooledMood Support Stress Relief forCurcumin
  19. Efficacy of curcumin in depression: A grade-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Musazadeh V; Faghfouri AH; Falahatzadeh M; Mahmoudinezhad M; Alizadeh M; Shidfar F · Annals of general psychiatry · 2026
    Meta-analysis19 studies pooledMood Support forCurcumin
  20. Curcumin for the treatment of major depression: a randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study.
    Lopresti AL; Maes M; Maker GL; Hood SD; Drummond PD · Journal of affective disorders · 2015
    Randomized trial56 participantsMood Support forCurcumin
  21. Add-on Treatment with Curcumin Has Antidepressive Effects in Thai Patients with Major Depression: Results of a Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Kanchanatawan B; Tangwongchai S; Sughondhabhirom A; Suppapitiporn S; Hemrunrojn S; Carvalho AF; Maes M · Neurotoxicity research · 2018
    Randomized trial65 participantsMood Support forCurcumin
  22. Peripartum neuroactive steroid and γ-aminobutyric acid profiles in women at-risk for postpartum depression.
    Deligiannidis KM; Kroll-Desrosiers AR; Mo S; Nguyen HP; Svenson A; Jaitly N; Hall JE; Barton BA; Rothschild AJ; Shaffer SA · Psychoneuroendocrinology · 2017
    Cohort study56 participantsMood Support forGABA
  23. The role of neurotransmitters in mediating the relationship between brain alterations and depressive symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
    Wang J; Liu G; Xu K; Ai K; Huang W; Zhang J · Human brain mapping · 2023
    Case-control study69 participantsMood Support forGABA
  24. Occipital gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate-glutamine alterations in major depressive disorder: An mrs study and meta-analysis.
    Truong V; Cheng PZ; Lee HC; Lane TJ; Hsu TY; Duncan NW · Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging · 2021
    Observational studyMood Support forGABA
  25. Systematic review of gamma-aminobutyric-acid inhibitory deficits across the reproductive life cycle.
    Vigod SN; Strasburg K; Daskalakis ZJ; Blumberger DM · Archives of women's mental health · 2014
    Systematic review11 studies pooledMood Support forGABA
  26. Analysis of the Effects of Known Sleep-Support Supplements in Relation to Life Habits, Sleep Conditions, and Sleep Problems.
    Imafuku F; Yamamoto K; Tanaka E; Aoki R; Nishino S · Nutrients · 2023
    Randomized trial160 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  27. Reduced γ-aminobutyric acid in occipital and anterior cingulate cortices in primary insomnia: a link to major depressive disorder?
    Plante DT; Jensen JE; Schoerning L; Winkelman JW · Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2012
    Case-control study40 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  28. GABA Supplementation, Increased Heart-Rate Variability, Emotional Response, Sleep Efficiency and Reduced Depression in Sedentary Overweight Women Undergoing Physical Exercise: Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Guimarães AP; Seidel H; Pires LVM; Trindade CO; Baleeiro RDS; Souza PM; Silva FGDE; Coelho DB; Becker LK; Oliveira EC · Journal of dietary supplements · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support Stress Relief forGABA
  29. Melatonin treatment for age-related insomnia.
    Zhdanova IV; Wurtman RJ; Regan MM; Taylor JA; Shi JP; Leclair OU · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2001
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  30. The Effectiveness of Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson' Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Yousef O; Abouelmagd ME; Khaddam H; Shbani A; Yousef R; Meshref M; Hanafi I · Journal of sleep research · 2026
    Meta-analysis409 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  31. Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety.
    Wade AG; Ford I; Crawford G; McConnachie A; Nir T; Laudon M; Zisapel N · BMC medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial791 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  32. Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep: a meta-analysis.
    Brzezinski A; Vangel MG; Wurtman RJ; Norrie G; Zhdanova I; Ben-Shushan A; Ford I · Sleep medicine reviews · 2005
    Meta-analysis284 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  33. Effect and Safety of Phytosomal Curcumin Supplementation on Migraine Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Shojaei M; Khorvash F; Sahebkar A; Sathyapalan T; Bagherniya M · Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2025
    Randomized trial70 participantsStress Relief forCurcumin
  34. Curcumin for depression: a meta-analysis.
    Fusar-Poli L; Vozza L; Gabbiadini A; Vanella A; Concas I; Tinacci S; Petralia A; Signorelli MS; Aguglia E · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis531 participants9 studies pooledStress Relief forCurcumin
  35. Efficacy of a curcumin extract (Curcugen™) on gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiota in adults with self-reported digestive complaints: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Lopresti AL; Smith SJ; Rea A; Michel S · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2021
    Randomized trial79 participantsStress Relief forCurcumin
  36. The effect of curcumin on postpartum depression and anxiety in primiparous women: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Hamlbar EP; Mirghafourvand M; Shaseb E; Kamalifard M · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025
    Randomized trial96 participantsStress Relief forCurcumin
  37. Relieving occupational fatigue by consumption of a beverage containing γ-amino butyric acid.
    Kanehira T; Nakamura Y; Nakamura K; Horie K; Horie N; Furugori K; Sauchi Y; Yokogoshi H · Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology · 2011
    Clinical trial30 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  38. Cortical gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate in posttraumatic stress disorder and their relationships to self-reported sleep quality.
    Meyerhoff DJ; Mon A; Metzler T; Neylan TC · Sleep · 2014
    Case-control study45 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  39. Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  40. The impact of oral melatonin on pain and anxiety reduction during venipuncture in pediatric patients: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.
    Rahafard S; Akbari Jokar Z; Hosseini SA; Alaee E · Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024
    Randomized trial202 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  41. Comparison of Effects of Melatonin and Gabapentin on Post Operative Anxiety and Pain in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Javaherforooshzadeh F; Amirpour I; Janatmakan F; Soltanzadeh M · Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial90 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  42. Melatonin for pre- and postoperative anxiety in adults.
    Hansen MV; Halladin NL; Rosenberg J; Gögenur I; Møller AM · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015
    Meta-analysis774 participants12 studies pooledStress Relief forMelatonin
  43. Effects of melatonin intake on depression and anxiety in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Demirhan Kayacik A; İlcioglu K · Archives of women's mental health · 2024
    Meta-analysis441 participants5 studies pooledStress Relief forMelatonin
  44. Premedication effect of melatonin on propofol induction dose for anesthesia, anxiety, orientation and sedation after abdominal surgery: a double-blinded randomized trial.
    Norouzi A; Fateh S; Modir H; Kamali A; Akrami L · Medical gas research · 2020
    Randomized trial88 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin