Herbalife Night Mode (180g): Saffron Extract and Vitamin B6 Explained
Herbalife Night Mode (Chamomile & Peach) is a food supplement powder containing 28mg of a standardised saffron (Crocus sativus L.) stigma extract per daily dose, alongside Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin. It’s naturally flavoured, gluten-free, sugar-free and suitable for vegans.
Net weight 180g, one 6g scoop in roughly 150ml of water, taken about an hour before bed. This guide sets out exactly which claims on Night Mode are authorised on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register, what the saffron extract actually is, and the one allergen detail worth knowing before you buy.
Quick Summary
- Authorised claims: Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function; Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin contribute to the normal function of the nervous system — both authorised on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register.
- Saffron extract (28mg): carries no authorised health claim on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register. It’s described on this page as a neutral ingredient — no sleep, mood or relaxation effect is claimed.
- Gluten-free but not wheat-free: the product carries a gluten-free claim, but one ingredient is a gluten-free soluble wheat fibre — so UK allergen law still requires “wheat” to appear in bold on the label.
- Not recommended for children, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women, per the product label.
- Use: 1 scoop (6g) in around 150ml of cold or warm water, roughly one hour before bedtime, once daily. Suitable for vegans.
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What Is Night Mode?
Night Mode is a powdered food supplement from Herbalife’s evening/wind-down range, flavoured with natural chamomile and peach flavourings. Each daily 6g dose combines 28mg of a standardised saffron stigma extract with Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin. It’s mixed into water rather than milk and is intended to be taken as part of an evening routine, not as a sedative or sleep medication.
What’s Actually Authorised on the Label
Two ingredients in Night Mode carry genuine claims authorised on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register — the UK’s register of permitted health claims. These are the only claims on this product with formal regulatory backing.
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin contribute to the normal function of the nervous system.
The saffron extract in Night Mode carries no claim of its own on the GB register. The next section explains exactly what the ingredient is.
Saffron Extract: What It Is
Night Mode’s label lists “saffron (Crocus sativus L.) stigmas extract” as an “other substance” at 28mg per daily dose. It’s an extract taken from the stigmas of the saffron crocus flower. Herbalife’s own educational material describes it as processed with a low-temperature extraction method and quantified using HPLC-DAD, a chromatographic technique.
No claim for saffron extract appears on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register. For that reason, this article describes it only as what it factually is — a saffron stigma extract, standardised and dosed at 28mg — without attributing any effect on sleep, mood or relaxation to it. Readers researching saffron extract independently will find it referenced in published literature in connection with sleep and mood; that research exists, but it has not resulted in an authorised health claim for this ingredient, so no such benefit is stated here.
Gluten-Free but Not Wheat-Free
This is a detail worth understanding rather than skipping past. Night Mode’s ingredients list includes “gluten-free soluble wheat fibre” — a wheat-derived fibre that has been processed to bring its gluten content below the legal threshold for a “gluten-free” claim. Under retained UK food law (assimilated from Regulation (EU) No 828/2014), a “gluten-free” label means gluten content at or below 20mg/kg — it’s a statement about gluten content, not about whether wheat was used as a source ingredient.
Separately, under retained Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (assimilated into UK law), wheat is one of the 14 major allergens that must always be declared in bold when it’s present as an ingredient or derived ingredient — regardless of how much gluten remains after processing. That’s why Night Mode’s label carries a gluten-free claim and a bolded “wheat” allergen declaration at the same time. Both statements are accurate; they’re just answering two different legal questions.
In practice: Night Mode is suitable for people managing gluten intake within a gluten-free diet (such as coeliac disease, where the product meets the ≤20mg/kg threshold), but it is not suitable for anyone with a wheat allergy, which is a different, IgE-mediated condition triggered by wheat protein itself, not by gluten content.
Who Shouldn’t Use Night Mode
According to the product label, Night Mode is not recommended for:
- Children
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women
- Anyone with a wheat allergy (see the allergen note above — this applies even though the product is labelled gluten-free)
The label also advises not to exceed the recommended daily dose, to store the product out of reach of young children, and that food supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not replace a varied, balanced diet. If you’re taking medication, managing a sleep or mood-related condition, or are otherwise unsure whether Night Mode is right for you, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
Full Nutritional Information
Per daily dose (6g scoop).
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Riboflavin | 0.42mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.42mg | 30% |
| Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) stigmas extract | 28mg | —* |
*Saffron extract is listed as an “other substance” on the label, not a vitamin or mineral, so no Reference Intake (RI) applies to it. RI = Reference Intake.
How to Use It
Add one scoop (6g) to half a cup of cold or warm water (around 150ml), mix well, and enjoy approximately one hour before bedtime. Use once daily. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Store with the lid closed in a cool, dry place, out of reach of young children. Use within a balanced and varied diet as part of an active lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Night Mode actually do, according to its label?
Its two authorised claims relate to Vitamin B6 (normal psychological function) and Vitamin B6 plus Riboflavin (normal function of the nervous system). The saffron extract carries no authorised claim — see the explanation above.
Is the saffron extract in Night Mode clinically proven to improve sleep?
No claim for saffron extract appears on the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register, so no sleep, mood or relaxation benefit is stated for it on this page. It’s described here only as what it is: a 28mg standardised saffron stigma extract.
Is Night Mode gluten-free?
Yes, it carries a gluten-free claim under EU rules (≤20mg/kg gluten). However, one ingredient is a wheat-derived soluble fibre, so the label also declares “wheat” as an allergen in bold, as UK/EU law requires regardless of gluten content.
Can I take Night Mode if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The product label states it is not recommended for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, or children.
Is Night Mode suitable for vegans?
Yes, the label states the product is suitable for vegans. It is also labelled sugar-free.
How many servings are in one container?
180g in total, at 6g per daily dose, giving 30 servings per container.
When should I take Night Mode?
Mix one scoop (6g) into around 150ml of cold or warm water and drink it approximately one hour before bedtime, once daily.
Sources & References
- GB Nutrition and Health Claims (NHC) Register — Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin health claims.
- Retained Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (assimilated into UK law) — food information to consumers and allergen labelling.
- Retained Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014 (assimilated into UK law) — requirements for “gluten-free” and “very low gluten” labelling.
- Herbalife Nutrition. “Unique saffron extract” educational material, 18 October 2023 — manufacturer educational content, not independently evaluated by a regulatory body per its own disclosure, and not the basis of any claim made on this page.
- Nutritional and ingredient data as disclosed on the official Herbalife Night Mode Chamomile & Peach UK product label.
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Herbalife Night Mode (Chamomile & Peach)
28mg saffron extract with Vitamin B6 and Riboflavin. Gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan-suitable. Net weight 180g.
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