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Melatonin

300 mcg, 100 vegetarian capsules
Item# 01668

$5.25

Melatonin - Promotes optimal sleep & cellular health

Melatonin

Promotes optimal sleep & cellular health

300 mcg, 100 vegetarian capsules
Item# 01668

$5.25

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  • Melatonin
  • 300 mcg, 100 vegetarian capsules
  • Item Catalog Number: 01668

Melatonin increases the speed of falling asleep and adds to the quality of sleep.  It also has a strong antioxidant property and is important for protecting cellular DNA.

Benefits at a Glance

  • Promotes optimal sleep
  • This formula contains 300 mcg of melatonin
  • Helps balance circadian rhythm and immune function
  • Helps promote cellular DNA health
  • Helps inhibit oxidative stress and free radicals

More facts about Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone derived from the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin is primarily synthesized by our pineal gland and released mostly at night to make falling asleep easier. In addition to healthy sleep support, melatonin has strong antioxidant properties and has been shown to support immune health, and healthy brain function, and more.

Melatonin and sleep

A good night's sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being. But many people experience difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Healthy sleep patterns are governed by your body's circadian rhythm, and melatonin helps keep your circadian rhythm in tune.1,2 But melatonin release declines with age,3-5 and can be affected by jet lag, shift work, and even vision health.6-8

The Melatonin and oxidation

Melatonin also has strong antioxidant properties. It directly scavenges both hydroxyl and peroxyl free radicals, and it does so more effectively than most other antioxidants. It also greatly potentiates the efficiency of other endogenous and exogenous antioxidants.9

Melatonin is especially important for healthy cellular DNA support because it helps inhibit peroxynitrite free radical reactions.10 Melatonin has been found to be better than glutathione-3, vitamin C, and even vitamin E at helping to inhibit oxidative damage.11

Melatonin and immune health

Melatonin has a beneficial impact on the immune system—it activates T-helper cells, which trigger other immune cells to boost immune system response to foreign molecules.12,13

Melatonin and cognitive health

Age-related cognitive decline may be directly correlated to melatonin levels.14-16 Melatonin supplementation can help support the brain's normal antioxidant protection, and help inhibit factors that can lead to cognitive decline.17-20

Support optimal sleep and well-being. Add melatonin to your health regimen today!

For occasional sleeplessness.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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  8. Curr Med Chem. 2012;19(21):3508-22.
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  10. J Endocrinol Invest. 2006 Mar;29(3):281-7.
  11. Interdiscip Toxicol. 2008 Sep;1(2):137-49.
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  17. Neurotox Res. 2013 Apr;23(3):267-300.
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  19. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2004 Dec;1035:216-30.
  20. An R Acad Nac Med (Madr). 2008;125(4):681-96.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 vegetarian capsule

Amount Per Serving

Melatonin

300 mcg

Other microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable cellulose (capsule), silica.

Dosage and Use
  • Take one (1) capsule 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
  • Melatonin is naturally secreted from the pineal gland at night, and should be taken at night for optimal results.
Caution

Consult your healthcare provider before taking this product if you are being treated for a medical condition (especially autoimmune or depressive disorders). Use caution if combining with alcohol. This product is not intended for children, pregnant or lactating women, or women trying to become pregnant. Do not attempt to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this product.

Warnings

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