Melatonin 10mg - 100 Veg Caps

The Benefits of Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced in the pineal gland. It is also found in high amounts in the gastrointestinal tract. Melatonin is involved in many of the body's biological functions, including regulation of sleep/wake cycles, regulation of the immune system, and maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal lining. Melatonin has many benefits, including relief from jet lag and insomnia, as well as being a potent free radical scavenger.

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It is also found in high amounts in the gastrointestinal tract. Melatonin is involved in many of the body's biological functions, including regulation of normal sleep/wake cycles, regulation of the immune system, and maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal lining.*

How Does Melatonin Work?

The retina of the eye contains ganglion cells which are sensitive to light. These cells send nerve impulses through the optic nerve to an area in the hypothalamus called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). The SCN coordinates information about light exposure and sends messages through the nervous system to different regions of the brain which regulate hormones, body temperature and other functions that follow a daily (circadian) rhythm.* When it becomes dark outside, the SCN signals the pineal gland to produce more melatonin. This increase in melatonin production makes you feel drowsy and promotes sleep.* In addition to regulating sleep patterns, melatonin has powerful antioxidant effects.* It scavenges harmful free radicals which can damage cells, leading to inflammation.*

What are the Benefits of Melatonin?

Melatonin offers many potential health benefits including relief from jet lag and insomnia.* It also acts as a potent free radical scavenger with powerful antioxidant effects.* Some other potential benefits of melatonin include:

• -Reduced Risk of Cancer*
• -Promotes Heart Health*
• -Lowers Blood Pressure*
• -Relieves Pain*
• -Improves Digestion*

If you are looking for a natural way to improve your sleep quality or relieve jet lag or insomnia, consider taking melatonin supplements. Melatonin offers many potential health benefits, including being a potent free radical scavenger with powerful antioxidant effects.*

Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule near bedtime with water.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule

Servings Per Container: 100

Description Amount per Serving % Daily Value

Melatonin 10 mg

**Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule) and Stearic Acid (vegetable source).

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only at bedtime. Not for pregnant or nursing women. May cause drowsiness. Do not use in conjunction with alcoholic beverages, when driving a vehicle, or while operating machinery. Consult physician if taking medication (especially sedatives and anti-depressants) or have a medical condition (including depression, high blood pressure and epilepsy). Keep out of reach of children.

NOW® Extra Strength Melatonin 10 mg has twice the Melatonin as in our 5 mg product.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Family owned since 1968.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.