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Science-Backed RelaxPLX Natural Lemon Verbena Extract Supports Teenagers' Relaxation and Sleep

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A study published in the Applied Science journal in May 2025 reveals that RelaxPLX, a natural lemon verbena extract, can help teenagers relax and sleep better. Developed by nutraceutical innovators Monteloeder, SL, a subsidiary of SUANNUTRA, SA, RelaxPLX is backed by science for its role in promoting teen wellbeing. Sleep plays a crucial role in helping young brains consolidate learning, maintain a balanced mood, and support physical development and immune function. According to health experts, teenagers aged 13 to 18 years need 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night, but studies show that 60% to 70% of adolescents do not get this recommended dose.

Key Takeaways:

  • A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial enrolled 44 healthy adolescents aged 12--16 who reported occasional sleep and stress-related challenges.
  • The participants were administered either a 400mg dose of RelaxPLX or placebo one hour before bedtime for 12 weeks, resulting in enhanced sleep and stress-related improvements.
  • The RelaxPLX group experienced meaningful improvements in perceived stress levels, as measured through the Perceived Stress Scale for Children (PSS-C), with a 21% drop in salivary cortisol levels, a key marker linked to stress.
  • Female participants in the RelaxPLX group showed stronger and more progressive changes in stress indicators, and 86% of participants in the RelaxPLX group were rated as improved by an independent psychologist.
  • Parents reported high scores in the areas of sleep and emotional wellbeing for their adolescent children, demonstrating the benefits of RelaxPLX in helping them unwind.

Statistics:

  • 60% to 70% of adolescents predominantly in Western countries and Asia do not get the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night.
  • 80% of teens experience ongoing sleep deficits.
  • 21% drop in salivary cortisol levels in the RelaxPLX group, compared to a 9% increase in the placebo group.
  • 86% of participants in the RelaxPLX group were rated as improved by an independent psychologist.
  • 84% of parents reported high scores in the areas of sleep and emotional wellbeing for their adolescent children.

Sources:

  • "Sleep in America" report by the National Sleep Foundation (2024).
  • "Applied Science" journal (2025).
  • Monteloeder, S.L.
  • SUANNUTRA, SA.

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