Life Extension
Melatonin 3 mg
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
How to takeRead the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: 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.
- Gluten Free
How it scores
Is it dosed to do anything?
-
Melatonin
At the studied dose3 mg / day studies used 0.5-20 mg · 57 studies
What Melatonin is good for
- Stomach painD
Ease stomach pain
Pain
- Acid refluxC
Ease acid reflux
Gastrointestinal
- AnxietyC
Reduce anxiety symptoms
Mood & depression
- Attack lengthA
Shorten migraine attacks
Headache & migraine
- Time to fall asleepA
Fall asleep faster
Sleep
What's in it
Serving size 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
- Melatonin 3 mg -
Other ingredients
Clean formula. The inactive ingredients are standard capsule components.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose: bulking agent
- Vegetable Cellulose
- Rice concentrate
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Other ·Lipid_modifying_agents ·Metformin ·Blood_glucose_lowering ·Antineoplastic_agents ·Hypnotics_and_sedatives ·Antithrombotic_agents ·Antihypertensives
- Side effects:
- Fatigue ·Nausea ·Drowsiness ·Insomnia ·Hypothermia ·Headache
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Life Extension
90/100Life Extension's quality posture is strong on testing and transparency, but a 2017 FDA warning letter limits a full trust endorsement.
- ✓ NSF certified
- ✓ Third-party tested
- ✓ Effective dosing
- ✓ Premium ingredients
- ✓ Research-backed
