Melatonin - 3mg

Normalizing Circadian Rhythm, Low Melatonin Production, Difficulty Falling Asleep, Waking During the Night, Jet Lag, Insomnia. Non-GMO, Kosher, NSF GMP certified, Allergen Tested, Gluten-Free, Vegan.

SERVING SIZE: 3mg/ml

INGREDIENTS:

Melatonin 3 mg

OTHER INGREDIENTS:

Vegetable Glycerin, Deionized Water, Raspberry and

Vanilla Natural Flavors

DOSAGE:

Take 30 drops 30 minutes before bedtime. Repeat serving as needed in the night.

*Disclaimer: These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Before incorporating any dietary supplement, consult with your healthcare provider.

*Pregnant or nursing mothers, individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.

PROPERTIES:

Soporific (induces sleep)

Antioxidant

INDICATIONS:

Melatonin is most commonly used to regulate circadian rhythm and sleep/wake

cycles. It can benefit those who experience sleep disturbances such as trouble

falling asleep, waking during the night, daytime drowsiness, insomnia, or jet lag.

Melatonin is a hormone secreted primarily by the pineal gland in the brain. It is a

derivative of the amino acids L-Tryptophan, 5-HTP and Serotonin, and maintains the body’s circadian rhythm or internal clock. Light suppresses the body’s production of melatonin and darkness stimulates it, therefore, traveling across several time zones, shift work, poor vision and blindness can all disrupt normal

melatonin cycles. Some speculate that exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic fields from common household appliances can also have a negative impact on melatonin production.

Additionally, there are certain individuals who may naturally produce low levels of

melatonin. Studies show that melatonin taken orally can benefit both those with

disrupted circadian rhythms and those with low melatonin levels, by decreasing

the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, increasing the number of sleeping hours, and boosting daytime alertness.

For those wanting to prevent jet lag when traveling, melatonin supplementation can

reduce the number of days required to establish a normal sleep pattern, diminish

sleep latency, and reduce daytime fatigue. Melatonin should be started on the first

day of travel around the expected bedtime of the destination and continued for

several days.

For individuals with either chronic or acute sleep disturbances, Melatonin should be

taken one half hour before bedtime and then repeated during the night if needed.

Melatonin also exhibits antioxidant properties. It has direct free radical scavenging

effects and plays a role in increasing antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide

dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, and decreasing prooxidant enzymes. It

exhibits neuroprotective effects in various parts of the central nervous system and has

been studied for its role in both the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative

disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease.

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Malhotra S., Sawhney G., Pandhi P. The Therapeutic Potential of Melatonin: A

Review of the Science. MedGenMed. 2004; (6(2): 46.

Rajaratnam S., Middleton B., Stone B., et al. Melatonin advances the circadian

timing of EEG sleep and directly facilitates sleep without altering its duration in

extended sleep opportunities I humans. J Physiol. 2004 November 15; 561 (Pt

1): 339-351.Srinivasan V, Pandi-Perumal SR, Cardinali DP, et al., Melatonin in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Behav Brain Funct. 2006; 2: 15.Srinivasan V, Maestroni, GJM, Cardinali DP, et al., Melatonin immune function

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*Disclaimer: These claims have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

*Pregnant or nursing mothers, individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.