Bovine αS1-casein tryptic hydrolysate did not alter the locomotor activity and motor function of mice.
Bovine αS1-casein tryptic hydrolysate potentiated the sleep induced by pentobarbital sodium in mice.
Bovine αS1-casein tryptic hydrolysate increased the slow (delta) EEG wave in rats.
Bovine αS1-casein tryptic hydrolysate increased Cl− influx, in vitro, which was blocked by bicuculline.
Bovine αS1-casein tryptic hydrolysate has sleep-promoting properties with no or minimal sedative effects.