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2019
December
Night Caps by Power Cap Labs Review
Night Caps is a sleep aid manufactured by Power Cap Labs. It ranks 128 out of 215 sleep aids and earned an overall thumbs-up recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-up
Night Caps earned a thumbs-up recommendation. This recommendation is based on the criteria listed below. To earn an overall thumbs-up recommendation, a product must earn a thumbs-up in at least four of the seven areas below. Click on a graded area for an in-depth analysis.
| Graded Area | Thumb Up or Down |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | |
| Ingredients | |
| Ingredient Dosing | |
| Claims | |
| Research Rating | |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | |
| Ranking Within Category | |
| Overall Recommendation |
Vote Statistics
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| 1 to 5 Star Rating Votes | |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 1 votes |
| Overall Average | 0 stars |
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Comparison Votes Visitors can also vote on which product works better on comparison pages. Comparison pages are a side-by-side analysis between two supplement products. The votes below illustrate whether visitors prefer Night Caps, or the products listed in the table below. The number next to the thumb up is how many votes Night Caps won; the number next to the thumb down is how many votes it lost to the other product.
There have been no comparison votes cast for Night Caps.
Table of Contents
Night Caps Simple Report
Night Caps Detailed Report
The detailed report provides an in-depth analysis of the product's rating. In addition to showing ratings for each area, this report also provides the required criteria for a thumbs-up in each section.
Effectiveness Rating
Night Caps earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.90. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Night Caps is made up of a mix of both high and low-quality ingredients and may lead to some positive results.
This category illustrates how well a product works based on what the research says about its ingredients. Researchers conduct studies on supplement ingredients to gauge effectiveness. The database grades products on how effective their ingredients are. The effectiveness rating of supplement products is evaluated on a 3 point scale: 3.0 is the most effective, 1.0 is the least effective.
Ingredients
Night Caps earned a thumbs-up in this category because it contains 80% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients. A product must contain at least 75% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category rates a product's ingredient makeup. A product should contain mostly extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients with little or no ineffective ones. The database categorizes ingredients as extremely, moderately, or ineffective based on conclusions from research articles.
Night Caps contains:
- moderately effective ingredients: 4
- unrated ingredients: 1 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 5
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Melatonin 4mg | 2.1 out of 3 |
| Valerian Root Powder 250mg | 2 out of 3 |
| 5-HTP 93.75mg | 1.9 out of 3 |
| Magnesium 125mg | 1.6 out of 3 |
| Oleamide* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.90 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of December 08, 2019.
Ingredient Articles
Ingredient Dosing
Night Caps earned a thumbs-down in this category because 50% of its ingredients are dosed within the effective range. Seventy-five (75)% of product's ingredients must be dosed within the effective range to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category compares a product's ingredient dosing to effective doses found in research articles and doses used in other products. When researchers study the efficacy of supplement ingredients, they use specific doses. Manufacturers should create products with ingredient doses that fall within established effective ranges.
Night Caps Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Night Caps to amounts used in research articles. The first column contains the name of the ingredient as well as the amount. The second column contains the range of effective doses for that ingredient. Note: not all ingredients in the database contain dosing information; only ingredients with scientific dosing information are included in this analysis.
A green checkmark is shown if the ingredient amount falls within the effective range.
A down arrow is shown if an ingredient amount is lower than the effective range.
| Ingredient & Amount | Effective Range |
|---|---|
| Valerian 0.25g | 0.16g - 1.06g |
| 5-HTP 93.75mg | 750mg - 900mg |
Night Caps Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Night Caps to amounts used in other products. The first column displays the ingredient and amount. The second column displays the average amount of the ingredient found across all products in the database. The final column displays the range found across all products in the database.
An orange up or down arrow is shown if the ingredient amount is higher or lower than the average.
An equal sign is shown if the ingredient amount is equal to the average.
| Ingredient & Amount | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium 0.13g | 0.12g | 0g - 1g |
| Valerian 0.25g | 0.25g | 0.01g - 1g |
| 5-HTP 0.09g | 0.14g | 0g - 2.5g |
| Melatonin 0g | 0.07g | 0g - 5g |
Claims
Night Caps earned a thumbs-down in this category because 55% of its claims are rated as either extremely or moderately effective. Seventy-five (75)% of a product's claims must be rated as extremely or moderately effective to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
The product’s effectiveness rating is an overall picture of how well a product does or doesn't work. Individual studies research an ingredient's effects on certain claims. For example: does creatine monohydrate increase strength, or does beta alanine improve running performance?
The Supplement Database compiles the conclusions of these studies, and based on a product's ingredient makeup, calculates how well a product does on various claims. The claims below are organized by effectiveness (extremely, moderately, ineffective).
Night Caps is extremely effective at:
Night Caps is moderately effective at:
Research Rating
Night Caps earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 38. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 38 means there is an insufficient amount of research on the product's ingredients to ensure its effectiveness rating is valid.
The research rating is a measure of how much research has been conducted on a product's ingredient makeup. Manufacturers often rely on ingredients without adequate research backing. They may do this to compete with other products that are already using poorly researched ingredients. They may also only use a very small amount of cherry-picked research as a poor justification to use certain ingredients.
The amount of research contained in the database on a product's ingredients determines its research rating. Products with higher ratings are made up of thoroughly researched ingredients.
Nutrition Label and Ingredient Transparency
Night Caps earned a thumbs-up in this category because its discloses 100% of its ingredient amounts. A product must disclose all ingredient amounts to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Nutrition label transparency refers to how many ingredients are listed with amounts on the product label. Many supplement manufacturers hide ingredient amounts under the guise of great-sounding proprietary blends such as "Maximum Muscular Size Enhancer" or "Anabolic Cell Strength Matrix."
When manufacturers use proprietary blends, they can hide ingredient amounts making it difficult for consumers to know whether a product is effective.
Night Caps contains:
- total ingredients: 5
- ingredients with amounts listed: 5
- ingredients without amounts listed: 0
- percent of ingredient amounts disclosed: 100%
Product Label
The label below was generated from the information contained in the database about the product's ingredients and amounts. Actual product labels may differ in appearance.
Ranking Within Category
Night Caps earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 128 out of 215 in the sleep aid category (middle third). A product must be ranked in the top two-thirds of its category to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Night Caps ranks 128 out of 215 in the Sleep Aids category and 1,929 out of 5,326 in the entire database. The table below lists comparisons with similarly ranked sleep aid. Click on a link for an in-depth comparison between the two.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Night Caps vs Beauty Sleep |
| Night Caps vs Dream Chaser |
| Night Caps vs Steel Dreams |
| Night Caps vs Core ZZZ |
| Night Caps vs Neuro Charge |
See more comparisons: Is Night Caps the best sleep aid?
Summary
| Graded Area | Reason |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | rating is greater or equal to the required 1.5 |
| Ingredients | more than 75% of ingredients are rated as effective |
| Ingredient Dosing | less than 75% of ingredients are dosed properly |
| Claims | less than 75% of claims are rated as effective |
| Research Rating | research rating is lower than the required 60 |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | discloses all ingredient amounts on label |
| Ranking Within Category | ranks in the top two thirds of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs up in the majority of areas |
Comments (1)
Although considered in the top 10 highly stressful careers, my endlessly rewarding career serving as a school psychologist in the inner city is highly and endlessly rewarding for me and I wouldn’t change it for the world. The powerfully emotional and constant high stress, and anxiety provoking of situations in helping so many needy school aged children & their families struggling with acute and ongoing serious emotional & behavioral issues, does cause me to suffer sleep disturbances. Over the last 20 years, I have tried several prescription sleep aids, but they make me feel groggy the next day & my doctor doesn’t recommend due to their propensity to be habit forming (i.e. antidepressants, benzodiazepines, doxepine, amitriptyline, Lunesta & zolpidem). I’ve also tried, with dissatisfactory results, many variations & manufacturers of OTC supplements (i.e. antihistamines, diphenhydramine, acetaminophen/Ibuprofen PM, melatonin, doxylamine, & valerian). Although quite disappointed, I’m stubborn and I kept the faith that there MUST BE a product out there that will work for me. So, I was searching the internet for the highest rated, affordable sleep aid that helps with both falling asleep quickly & staying asleep, without that next day muddled feeling. This is when I found Night Caps Sleep Aid by Powercap Labs. By actually taking the time to REALLY read the reviews & RESEARCH the countless products available, I found the answer. I’m surprised, relieved & very thankful that my determination finally paid off! I take the suggested 2 pill dose each night & I fall asleep within 30 minutes, usually quicker, & I stay sound asleep all night. Thank you for this product, and PLEASE DO NOT change anything about it. NIGHT CAPS SLEEP AID work perfect for me just the way they are.
February 22, 2022