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Melatonin 10 mg
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
The dose here lands inside the range studies actually used.
Dose At dose vs. studied dose
- Gluten Free
How it scores
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
- Melatonin 10 mg †
† Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose, Rice concentrate.
Read 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.
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.
Is it dosed to do anything?
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Melatonin
At the studied dose10 mg / day studies used 0.1-35 mg · 122 studies
What Melatonin is good for
- Abdominal painD
Less abdominal pain
Pain
- Acid reflux severityC
Milder acid reflux
Gastrointestinal
- Same-day systolic BPD
Lower same-day systolic pressure
Cardiovascular
- Body weightA
Body weight
Weight management
- Depression severityA
Less severe depression
Mood & depression
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