Melatonin - 3mg Sustained-Release

Melatonin is a hormone designed to regulate our circadian rhythm, the cycle that dictates when we should be awake and when we should be asleep. Although melatonin is naturally produced in the pineal gland and found in certain foods such as cherries and walnuts, it is most commonly known as a natural health product for improving sleep.


Supplemental melatonin has been demonstrated to improve sleep parameters under many circumstances. Notably, clinical trials have found that melatonin can improve total sleep time and restfulness in individuals with general sleeplessness. For shift workers or people that commonly travel across time zones, melatonin can greatly improve the transition between day and night shifts or speed up jet lag recovery.


It may surprise many people to learn that melatonin actually has vast health applications in the realm of digestion. For example, research has found that melatonin protects the esophageal lining from acid reflux by increasing local mucous production. This is important because acid reflux into the esophagus can create the burning sensation and cause damage to the tissue. Not only can melatonin reduce heartburn symptoms but clinical trials have also shown that it can improve gastritis and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as pain, abdominal distension and urgency.


Finally, various clinical trials have shown that melatonin can reduce symptoms of itchiness and discomfort in eczema sufferers, reduce migraine frequency, improve tinnitus and decrease endometriosis related pain. Clearly, there is more to melatonin than a good night’s rest.


Melatonin by Cyto-Matrix offers 3mg of pure and stable melatonin per capsule, delivered in a sustained release format to gradually supply melatonin over a 6-8 hour time period. The sustained release delivery is particularly advantageous for those that wake frequently during the night and have difficulty getting back to sleep.

Unit of Measure above: Each capsule
Ingredient Amount
Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) 3mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide.

Indications:
Helps increase the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule (e.g. shift-work and jet lag). Helps re-set the body's sleep-wake cycle and reduce the effects of jet lag (e.g. daytime fatigue, sleep disturbance). Helps to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep in people with delayed sleep phase disorder.



Directions for Use:
Adults (19 years and older) - Take 1-2 capsules, once daily at or before bedtime. For jet lag: Take once a day at bedtime, while travelling, and at destination until adapted to the new time zone/or daily pattern. Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond 4 weeks.



Cautions:
Do not use if • you are pregnant • you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are taking • medications for seizures • medications for blood pressure • medications to suppress the immune system (immunosuppressive medications) • medications to affect mental state • medications to increase sedation • steroids • blood thinners. Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you have • cardiovascular disease • immune disease • liver disease • chronic kidney disease • hormonal disorders seizure disorders • asthma • depression • diabetes • low blood sugar • migraines. Stop use if • allergy occurs • you experience headache, confusion, or nausea. Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. For all uses except jet lag: Consult a healthcare professional if • symptoms persist or worsen • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia). Keep out of reach of children