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Sleep Formula

Sleep Formula

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44/100
Rejected

Six-dimension breakdown

Evidence
42
Formulation
40
Manufacturing
55
Safety
48
Transparency
32
Sustainability
50

Why this scored 44/100

Midwest Method Sleep Formula is a seven-ingredient blend containing melatonin, valerian root extract, chamomile extract, GABA, L-tryptophan, lemon balm, and passion flower. The listing enumerates the ingredients but does not disclose per-ingredient milligram doses in the product description, which is the classic proprietary-blend pattern the FDA still allows but which prevents evidence-matching. Each of the seven ingredients has its own dose-response literature (melatonin 0.3-3 mg per Zhdanova 2001; valerian 400-900 mg standardized extract; L-tryptophan 1-4 g; passion flower 500-1200 mg; chamomile 220-1100 mg standardized; GABA 100-300 mg where oral bioavailability itself is debated) and without disclosed per-ingredient doses a reviewer cannot verify whether any single component reaches its evidence-based threshold. Cumulative under-dosing across seven actives is the more likely scenario. Autofailed under proprietary_blend_hides_dose. Would become listable at Standard tier if the label disclosed per-ingredient milligrams that mapped to at least one RCT dose per active.

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Evidence & sources

The Vyvata score's Evidence dimension measures the quality of published RCT support for a product's active ingredients at the label dose. Our source hierarchy: double-blind RCTs in MEDLINE-indexed journals > single-blind RCTs > open-label trials > observational studies > mechanism papers > N=1 case studies (anecdotes). Predatory journals and manufacturer-authored studies without independent replication are weighted down.

Product-specific evidence citations for this item are embedded in the analysis text on the "Analysis" tab. For the full framework and evidence hierarchy, see the methodology page.

How to read the Evidence dimension

  • 80–100: Multiple double-blind RCTs in indexed journals directly testing this product OR the exact ingredients at the exact dose.
  • 60–79: Single double-blind RCT + supporting ingredient literature at the studied dose.
  • 40–59: Open-label trials + ingredient literature; no product-specific double-blind evidence.
  • 20–39: Ingredient literature only; no product-specific trials or trials in predatory venues.
  • 0–19: No credible evidence base or unverifiable claims.

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VSF score
44 / 100
Tier
Rejected
Category
Sleep optimization
Subcategory
sleep supplements nutraceuticals
Last scored
Third-party certifications
None on record at time of scoring
Vendor
Midwest Method
Product type
Sleep & Relaxation
Tags
Midwest Method, Shopify Collective

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