Helps increase the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule
Helps relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag
Most popular form
Melatonin is a neuro-hormone (amino acid) naturally produced in the pineal gland in the brain 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. This 3mg dosage is our most popular format.
Adults Only Dosage: Take 1-3 Capsules daily, at or before bedtime. For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.
RISK INFORMATION
Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consumption with alcohol, or other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. If symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia), consult your health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking any of the following medications: anticoagulant, anticonvulsant, blood pressure medications, immunosuppressive medications, sedative, hypnotic or psychotropic medications, or steroids. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have asthma, cardiovasculardisease, chronic kidney disease, depression, diabetes or hypoglycaemia, hormonal disorder, immune system disease, liver disease, migraine, or seizure disorders. Mild gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, or cramping) and rare allergic reactions have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.
