- Helps Regulate Sleep Cycle
- 3 mg per full dropper
- Fast Absorption
- Great Tasting
- Vegetarian Formula
Unlike prescription sleep aids that use chemicals to induce sleep, Melatonin works naturally. The pineal gland manufactures Melatonin in response to darkness, to help the body prepare for the process of sleep. In addition, Melatonin is also a potent antioxidant; a characteristic that often gets overlooked in light of other, more popular beneficial effects.
Research indicates that Melatonin may be associated with the regulation of sleep/wake cycles. Melatonin is a potent antioxidant that defends against free radicals and helps to support glutathione activity in the neural tissue.
Melatonin is a potent free radical scavenger naturally produced in the pineal gland and present in high amounts in the gastrointestinal tract. It is involved in many of the body, brain and glandular biological functions including regulation of normal sleep/wake cycles, regulation of the immune system and maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal lining.
New research indicates that melatonin does much more than help some people sleep better. Exciting studies show that melatonin’s multifaceted effects may improve treatment outcomes in cancer patients and extend their lives. Additional applications of melatonin include guarding the nervous system against degenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke—and preventing debilitating migraines. Melatonin is secreted from the pineal gland deep inside the brain. For more than a quarter-century, scientists have been intrigued by melatonin’s ability to coordinate the body’s physiological rhythms that help set the brain’s biological clock.
The principal factor affecting melatonin is light, which inhibits the secretion of this hormone. Darkness has the opposite effect from light, resulting in signaling to the pineal gland to increase melatonin secretion. The normal cycles of melatonin production are altered due to factors including aging, medications, and light exposure at night. While the long-term health effects of disrupted melatonin secretion are not yet fully known, some scientists have suggested that years of working nights could lead to adverse effects—even cancer. Melatonin supplements can safely and effectively restore balance to the body’s circadian rhythm of this important hormone, thus helping achieve a restful night’s sleep and keeping your biological clock ticking throughout a long life span.
Serving Size: 1 Full Dropper (approx. 0.9 mL)- Servings Per Container: about 66
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
| Melatonin |
3 mg* |
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Suggested Usage: Shake well. As a dietary supplement for adults, take 1 full dropper (approx. 0.9 mL) just prior to bedtime as needed. Take directly or add to your favorite beverage. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW® True Calm™ and 5-HTP.
Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Fructose, Xylitol, Grain Alcohol (7%), Organic Orange Extract (Citrus sinensis), Natural Vanilla Flavor, Potassium Sorbate (as preservative), Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Lemon Oil (Citrus limon) and Natural Citrus Flavor.
Contains no: salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish, artificial colors, artificial flavors, or artificial sweeteners. Vegetarian/Vegan Product.
Caution: For adult use only. Keep out of reach of children. If you are under medical supervision seek the advice of your physician or health care professional prior to use. Individuals with auto-immune conditions, depressive disorders, those taking sedatives or corticosteroid drugs, or pregnant or lactating women, should consult their physician prior to use. This product may cause drowsiness. Do not operate a vehicle or heavy machinery following consumption of melatonin.