Melatonin is a substance secreted by the pineal gland. Its secretion is abundant in young people. Its maximum rate is reached at puberty and decreases to reach half towards the fifties, when the gland tends to atrophy and calcify, which could explain in part that the elderly often have poor sleep. Melatonin is also involved in behavioral balance and some mental functions.

Use

RECOMMENDED USES

Increases total sleep time in individuals with sleep restriction or altered schedules;

Relieves fatigue associated with nighttime hours and jet lag;

Reduces the time it takes to fall asleep;

Rebalances sleep-wake cycles.

RECOMMENDED DOSE

Adult (oral): 2 capsules once daily.

Consume before bedtime or at bedtime only.

DURATION OF USE

Consult a health care practitioner if use continues beyond 4 weeks.

Composition

MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS

3 mg Melatonin

NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS

Microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, magnesium stearate, sodium chloride

Risk Information

Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have a hormonal disorder, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, migraine, depression and/or high blood pressure or if you are taking blood pressure or sedative/hypnotic medications.

Consult your health care practitioner if symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia).

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not use if you are taking immunosuppressive drugs.

Do not drive or operate machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.

Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

License

This product is approved by Health Canada and its License number is 80008943.