Melatonin is a hormone manufactured from serotonin (our feel good hormone) and secreted by the pineal gland in our brain. The human body is governed by an internal clock that signals the release or many hormones that regulate various bodily functions. Melatonin is well known for it's ability to control out sleep-wake cycle. It is secreted in darkness and suppressed by the light.
Children have much higher melatonin levels than adults and sadly as we age these levels drastically decrease. Anti-aging specialists believe melatonin is essential in slowing aging. Low levels of melatonin are also found in those with sleep and depressive disorders. Several studies have shown an association between decreased melatonin levels and increased risk of insomnia. Melatonin increases the speed of falling asleep and improves the overall quality of sleep.

Decreased melatonin production and sleep issues can develop with aging and lifestyle factors including artificial light, shift work, late night/altered sleep schedules, and exposure to electro smog from laptops, television and computers. taking melatonin helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, resets circadian rhythms, increases REM and total sleep time, and improves overall sleep quality.

Features and benefits:

Helps increase total sleep
Helps relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag
Helps re-set the body's sleep-wake cycle
Helps to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep

Directions

Adult: Take 10mg once a day. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. For jetlag take once a day at bedtime after darkness has fallen, while travelling and at destination until adaptation to the new daily pattern. For sleep restriction/altered sleep scheduled; delayed sleep phase disorder; sleep-wake cycle: Take once a day, at or before bedtime. For sleep restriction/altered sleep schedule; delayed sleep phase disorder; sleep-wake cycle: For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health practitioner. For jetlag and for occasional short-term use only.

Caution: Consult your health care practitioner prior to use. As per label. Keep out of the reach of children. Recyclable container and label. Product of Canada.

Ingredients

Active ingredients
Melatonin	10mg
Other ingredients: N/A

Other Information

NPN: 80082431

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