Lime peel ingredient performs “similar to Zolpidem” as a sleep aid, study finds

By Annabel Kartal-Allen | Published: 24-Mar-2025

CK Ingredients’ upcycled lime peel nutraceutical, Benesomno, can improve sleep health and daytime wakefulness in users without negative side effects

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A novel study has revealed that CK Ingredients’ upcycled lime peel nutraceutical, Benesomno, can improve sleep health "at similar levels to prescribed Zolpidem." 

The low-dose ingredient was proven to benefit all aspects of sleep, including efficiency, latency and total time spent asleep — suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to both pharmaceutical sleep interventions and melatonin supplements. 

To find out more about the sustainable ingredient, the study’s results and how formulators can utilise Benesomno, NBR spoke with Colleen Madden, Vice President of Innovation at CK Ingredients. 

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