The most important indicator of your well-being is sleep.
"I can function on just 6 hours of quality sleep and some caffeine" is the biggest lie of our time. As soon as you drop below 7 hours of sleep, scientists can measure objective deficiencies in your brain and body. The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life.
I'm just the type who can't fall asleep easily.
Nonsense.
Everyone who thought that and still followed our formula, now sleeps like a baby; without medication. And no, you don't have to change your habits if you don't want to.
We thoroughly discuss every sleep problem during all phases of the night: from falling asleep and staying asleep, to getting the best sleep quality. This way, you can eventually feel like a morning person (yes, even if you hate mornings, you'll feel refreshed and ready to start the day). We only offer scientifically proven solutions for every problem.
At the end, you'll receive our powerful formula that combines all the aspects mentioned above. It takes less than a minute of your time to apply and it's even fun to do. The formula is designed so you look forward to it every day. Who sticks with something they don't enjoy?
The three phases of perfect sleep
You often hear that you need a regular sleep pattern. This has the biggest impact on your sleep because your body then knows when to produce the right hormones to make you sleepy. But your life or work doesn't always allow for this. So, in one way or another, you need to let your body know it's time to sleep. This can be achieved by adjusting habits, which is sometimes annoying and difficult. Or it can be done better, as through our unique formula.
1. Falling asleep quickly
The reason for difficulty falling asleep is that your body doesn't know it's time to sleep. Why? Because it still thinks it's daytime thanks to constant exposure to artificial light; and not just the blue light from your screen. So your fancy blue light filter glasses won't help. It simply needs to be dark in your home.
You also need to relax sufficiently. Your body needs to prepare itself before you go to sleep. That's why you sometimes toss and turn in bed. Your body only starts preparing for sleep then because it couldn't do so before.
So, logically, one solution is to stay away from screens in the evening and dim the lights in time. It's also best not to do any work or physical exertion in the evening so your body can naturally relax. And even if you do everything correctly, there's no guarantee it will work. For example, if you are older, your body has more difficulty producing the right hormone levels.
So we wondered if there was another way to naturally relax your body and achieve the right hormone levels.
We discovered that you can use certain supplements and natural substances to achieve an even better result. You can still exercise in the evening, watch TV, or work on your own projects and still fall asleep instantly.
You need two things for this:
- Physical and mental relaxation
- Letting your body know that the day is over
Now we will focus on part 1, as this is exclusively for falling asleep. Part 2 is for both falling asleep and staying asleep.
Since ancient times, 3 specific herbs have been known for their relaxing effect. Scientists have since extensively studied these ingredients and concluded that they are indeed effective.
TL;DR
Use a mix of these 3 powerful herbs to calm your body and mind. This way you can fall asleep when you want, not when your body decides.
- L-theanine
- Valerian
- Chamomile
a) L-theanine
L-theanine does several things to calm you both physically and mentally.
I won't bore you with the science behind it; just remember the following:
- By taking L-theanine in the evening, your muscles will relax from their constant tension throughout the day.
- It lowers your heart rate, which is necessary for falling asleep.
- It acts on your nervous system, relieving your (mental and physical) stress from the day.
There are other prescribed medications with a similar effect, such as antidepressants. However, we advise against these because they are not natural and have all sorts of side effects. Often, your body will also become dependent on them. That is exactly what we do not want.
b) Valerian
Valerian works in a similar way to L-theanine. So it also has a calming effect on your body. But there's one thing that makes Valerian unique.
Valerian not only calms your body, it also inhibits the substances that break down your calming substances. This enhances the calming effect.
Thanks to this unique property, valerian is essential in a natural sleep supplement blend.
c) Chamomile
Chamomile also has a calming effect on your body, but it acts more deeply on your physical relaxation. Chamomile is generally well-known and often used in tea form. But to get the best effect, you need to combine it with the others. However, this is not always easy. The most effective method is surprising, as you will see below.
It helps your muscles relax
It is anti-inflammatory
It is good for your gut (stimulates digestion and is good for your gut flora)
Science thus shows that a combination of these plant extracts can help your body to fall asleep much faster, in a natural way.
2. Staying asleep
Now you know how to fall asleep quickly. The next important step is staying asleep. Your lifestyle choices and your body determine whether it can produce the right hormones you need. So how do I prevent myself from suddenly waking up at 4 AM?
Your body needs to produce enough melatonin. Thanks to melatonin, your body knows the difference between day and night. It is the fuel for the dream car. Haha.
To stay asleep throughout the night, you need a sufficient level of melatonin. If you don't want to make major lifestyle changes, you can also supplement it. It's not addictive and you need to know what you're looking for. Most melatonin supplements are annoying to take. It's usually a pill or a spray. It can and should be better, as you will see further on.
3. Better Sleep Quality
I don't need all that, I just have a drink or take a pill and I'm out.
Yes, you're out, but you're not sleeping. Quality over quantity. You don't recover from your sleep after taking those medications. All your physical recovery, including your mental recovery, comes from REM sleep and deep sleep. If you're tracking your sleep, try to get at least:
REM sleep: 1.5-2 hours (20-25%)
Deep sleep: 1-2 hours (10-25%)
4 hours (around 50%)
Alcohol is a sedative. So you sedate your body instead of letting it fall asleep naturally. The same goes for sleeping pills. By taking sleeping pills, you suppress REM sleep and deep sleep, which is the opposite of what you want! They are called sedative hypnotics, and sedation is not sleep.
REM sleep is like the save button for your brain. That's why without REM sleep, you'll be forgetful, have trouble concentrating, perform poorly mentally, or be unable to think clearly. Deep sleep, on the other hand, ensures your fitness. Without deep sleep, you'll be physically exhausted, have muscle pain, feel drowsy or tired all day, etc.
These are the two most important sleep phases.
Most people who complain about their sleep only get 10 minutes of deep sleep. You can easily increase this to the normal amount of 1 to 2 hours. That would be a 500% improvement in your sleep just by producing enough melatonin. This can be achieved by:
- A more consistent sleep schedule
- No caffeine or alcohol in the evening
- No naps during the day
- Regular exercise
- Less exposure to light in the evening
- A dark and cool room temperature
- More exposure to natural light during the day
- ...
But that might not be enough yet
You now know that the older you get, the less melatonin your body produces. To ensure your body produces melatonin, you need to take two active substances. As long as you take the correct dosages from a trusted brand:
- Take enough vitamin B6: this will be converted into melatonin in your body.
- Increase your melatonin yourself through melatonin supplements: a healthy, non-addictive amount is about 0.3 mg per day.
The New Solution
I know how it is.
I had a job with high pressure and expectations, which caused me a lot of stress; usually, this led to subconscious symptoms.
The most noticeable symptoms were during my sleep.
I had trouble falling asleep in the evening, and when I finally did fall asleep, I often woke up sweating and started tossing and turning. This prevented me from falling back asleep.
As a result, I felt somewhat groggy every day, a bit absent, because I was accumulating a sleep debt that made my life more challenging.
It affected my mood, and only after deep reflection did I realize that the solution is very simple: finding a good sleep pattern.
I started doing some research and began implementing my new routines before going to bed.
But it wasn't good enough.
I had to make it simpler. So I could effectively balance my work and health. I couldn't do crazy routines every day, because I often forgot to do them, and it simply wasn't enjoyable.
That's how I discovered these ingredients.
I started making herbal teas at home with (Valerian, L-theanine and Chamomile) and took vitamin B6 pills and started using a melatonin spray.
And the crazy thing is: I achieved the same results as with the annoying habits/routines.
But I still knew it could be better.
After a week, I started forgetting these small steps.
I didn't have time to make that tea every day, and order all those nasty ingredients.
Do you realize how expensive supplements are?
- I spent 80 euros a month!
You should be able to get the powerful sleep benefits you desire in the most enjoyable way; by eating a tasty candy, imagine how fun that would be.
So that's how I started GIMMY.
It took 1 year before we, together with 3 pharmacists, arrived at this formula.
- Simon Dewaele, Co-founder
The most effective Sleep Gummy developed by 3 pharmacists
It is specifically designed so that you feel a world of difference the very next day.
By eating two sugar-free vegan gummies before bed, you get all the right dosages you need to:
- Fall asleep like a baby
- Stay asleep
- And get the highest quality of sleep through sufficient deep and REM sleep. So you wake up refreshed every morning.
We use maltitol as the artificial sweetener, which is even good for your teeth. Together with natural flavors, the gummies get their delicious taste. It has been concluded that maltitol is safe and healthy, unlike other artificial sweeteners.
GIMMY Deep Sleep
Expertly formulated in collaboration with pharmacists to promote healthy sleep patterns. The perfect alternative to sleeping aids, in the form of a natural melatonin gummy. Sugar-free, vegan and 100% natural.
