Melatonin

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Best for Sleep

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Understanding Melatonin

What it is

Melatonin is produced endogenously in humans by the pineal gland.

Reported benefits

→Supports sleep onset and may improve sleep duration

→May help regulate circadian rhythms

→May support relaxation and reduce perioperative anxiety

Dosage Guide

50mg

Low

3mg

Standard

200mg

Therapeutic

• Most products contain 50-3mg

• Therapeutic dose: 3-200mg

Forms & Absorption

Melatonin

Standard form

1571 products

UltraMel

Standard form

15 products

MicroActive Melatonin

Standard form

11 products

N-acetyl-5-methotryptamine

Standard form

5 products

Melatonin; Powder

Standard form

3 products

Timing & Usage

Best taken:Before bed

With food:1% with food, 4% empty stomach - both common

Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable

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Melatonin

Deepen your research

Melatonin

Best for Sleep

Understanding Melatonin

Dosage Guide

Forms & Absorption

Timing & Usage

Works Well With

Top Products

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